MD Is Seeing A Surge In Tick Bite Visits To Emergency Rooms

New tick species spreading in Switzerland – here's what you need to know

The number of tick bite cases is increasing in Switzerland, but people often underestimate the danger they pose. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Tick bite ER visits on the upswing in Massachusetts

Emergency departments are seeing a notable increase in patients with tick bites, and the state epidemiologist said a tick species previously eradicated in the region is now spreading again in Massachusetts. “Patients reporting tick exposure is higher this spring and early summer than at any point during the last three years. This really suggests that tick populations are increased this year,” Dr. Catherine Brown told the Public Health Council la…

SCIENCE & NATURE: How To Protect Yourself From Ticks Year-Round

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and experts say it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible. There are many different species of ticks found globally and only some spread germs…

Tick-related ER visits are spiking this summer: How to protect yourself

(NEXSTAR) – Visits to the Emergency Room for tick bites this summer are spiking well above those of previous years, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Data (CDC) shows. CDC statistics, compiled in collaboration with local and state health departments, show that this summer's visits are higher than every year except 2017, the earliest year in the CDC tracker. The majority of cases have been recorded in the Northeast, followed by the Midwe…

N.J. county issues alert for peak tick season as cases rise statewide

Health officials in Hunterdon County are reminding residents to take precautions against ticks in the hot summer months.

MD Is Seeing A Surge In Tick Bite Visits To Emergency Rooms

Tick numbers have hit a record high in several states this year, increasing emergency room visits for bites. Here's where Maryland stands.