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Jun 27, 2026
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Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
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HEALTH
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press
Posted June 27, 2026 8:14 am
4 min read
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FILE - A mosquito feeds on a technician at the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District on July 26, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File). RB
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