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Do All You Can to Prevent Tick Bites

Above: Purdue tick researcher Chhoki Sherpa views Asian longhorned tick while working in Cate Hill lab in Whistler Hall. The more we learn about ticks, the more committed we all should be about ...
PBS

Why tick season is worse than usual and how to protect yourself

Every year, nearly 31 million people in the U.S. are bitten by a tick. Tick-related illnesses like Lyme disease are on the rise, a trend experts attribute to climate change, human expansion into ...
NPR

Tick risks vary by region. Here's where diseases have spread and how to stay safe

There are early signs that it could be a bad year for tick bites. In May, the rate of people seeking emergency care for tick bites was the highest it's been since 2019, according to data from the ...
Healthline

Ticks Are Thriving In Warmer Temps, Experts Say. How to Protect Yourself

Share on Pinterest Experts say climate change is a major factor in the increase and spread of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Karen Kasmauski/Getty Images Health officials report an increasing number ...
USA Today

Do you know the signs of a tick bite? What to look for

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...