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Cicada-Related Injuries Reported In Maryland Hospitals

Doctors are urging people not to panic, as cicadas have driven an uptick in hospital visits.

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"People are causing harm to themselves trying to escape a bug that can't hurt them,” Dr. Watkins of Northwest Hospital said. She has seen multiple lacerations, bruises, broken bones and sprained limbs related to cicada-related freak-outs.
"People are causing harm to themselves trying to escape a bug that can't hurt them,” Dr. Watkins of Northwest Hospital said. She has seen multiple lacerations, bruises, broken bones and sprained limbs related to cicada-related freak-outs. (WJZ)

BALTIMORE, MD — Don’t freak out if a cicada lands on you. Don’t run & don’t make violent movements because you could end up hurting yourself.

Car crashes and head injuries have increased because people panic when they encounter a cicada. One teen sprained her ankle trying to get away.

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