US EditionTick season heats up: 4 easy tips to help protect against these biting pests and the rise of Lyme disease
- Rising temperatures and humidity signal the start of tick season, making precautions essential to prevent bites.
- 80% of U.S. adults are concerned about diseases that ticks can carry, yet 26% are not confident in their bite prevention efforts.
- Incorporating insect repellent into outdoor routines can reduce the risk of tick bites.
- Ticks can spread diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and alpha-gal syndrome.
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We can report a dangerous bloodsucker through a tick monitoring app.
With the arrival of spring and the rise in temperatures, many people take advantage of the opportunity to head out into the countryside, go hiking, or simply enjoy a walk through natural areas. These are often short, organized getaways without much fuss…
Lyme Disease Awareness Month: What to know as ticks become more active
CHICAGO (WGN) - May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. As the temperatures rise and people spend more time outdoors, tick bites become more common. Ali Moresco has Lyme Disease and is the "Project Lyme" board chair and joined WGN News at 4 to tell us more. "I think one of the biggest misconceptions about Lyme disease is that you get a tick bite, you take a round of doxycycline and that's it, you're fine, and in reality if you do not diagnose the i…
Omaha World-Herald
You can mail the tick that bit you to UNMC for testing, as new ticks move into the region
As of Thursday, Nebraskans can submit ticks for free identification and pathogen testing through the Nebraska Tick Testing Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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