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Lyme disease isn't the only one, and while rare, Powassan virus can cause serious illness.

Jamie Simoson(NEW YORK) -- A Pennsylvania mom is sharing details of her son's near-death experience to raise awareness of Powassan virus disease, a tick-borne illness. Jamie Simoson told ABC News' Good Morning America that her 3-year-old son Jonny was swimming in June when she noticed a tick on his shoulder, which she said she quickly removed. "It was the tiniest tick," said Simoson. "I, you know, grabbed it with a little pair of tweezers. It came right off." Two weeks after removing the tick from her son, Simoson said she received a phone call from Jonny's d...

Jamie Simoson(NEW YORK) -- A Pennsylvania mom is sharing details of her son's near-death experience to raise awareness of Powassan virus disease, a tick-borne illness. Jamie Simoson told ABC News' Good Morning America that her 3-year-old son Jonny was swimming in June when she noticed a tick on his shoulder, which she said she quickly

Jamie Simoson's 3-year-old son was diagnosed with Powassan virus disease.

Mom Jamie Simoson of Pennsylvania found the tick on her son's shoulder after he played in the neighbors' pool during a fun summer day out last June. His test showed he has Powassan virus.