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Bug bites, BBQ burns and achy feet: Summertime and the living isn't always easy
July 04, 2013 - 5:00 AM

Canadians may revel in the splendours of summer — hot-weather clothing and open-toe footwear, trips to the lake or seaside, and the no-fuss joy of outdoor cooking on the grill. But those lazy days of summer also come with a slew of health hazards, from bug bites and burns to sore feet and serious injuries.
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