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Tick season is expected to be worse than normal as ER visits rise in much of the U.S.
Officials say warmer temperatures are helping ticks spread into new areas as tick-borne diseases rise and the CDC urges quick removal and prevention.
- Monthly emergency department visits for tick bites spiked to their highest level since 2017 this spring, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, remaining elevated through June.
- Warmer temperatures are expanding tick habitats into previously colder regions, according to Pilar Fernandez, a disease ecologist at Washington State University, as global warming drives the recent surge.
- Rebecca Osborn, an epidemiologist for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, said "it's definitely concerning to see new ticks in new areas and then diseases that follow." All tick-borne diseases are increasing despite prevention education.
- At Camp Edwards YMCA near East Troy, Wisconsin, counselors Maggie Windon and Torie Hall check campers for embedded ticks, saying "we can help them check their hair and the back of their neck."
- The CDC recommends removing ticks within 24 hours to reduce infection risks, as most encounters occur between April and October, making prevention critical during peak season.
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Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
WASHINGTON — The prime time for ticks is here in the United States, and after an especially active start to the season, experts are urging the public to stay alert and take preventive measures. Monthly emergency department visits for tick bites in April spiked to their highest level since 2017 and continued to remain high […]
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