Tick Season Is Getting Longer. So Is the List of States Trying to Keep Up
Emergency room visits for tick bites are elevated and could be the highest since 2017, the CDC said.
- The CDC reported that emergency department visits for tick bites are climbing higher than in previous years, based on their online tracking data.
- Expanding tick populations and changing environmental conditions are driving the increased frequency of bites, creating risks for people hiking, walking dogs, or gardening.
- Preliminary figures indicate this year's rate may reach the highest level since 2017, though officials caution that current data remains subject to change.
- State health departments are monitoring locations where ticks appear to identify potential diseases and warning residents about risks before a bite turns into illness.
- This seasonal trend reflects broader shifts in environmental conditions, positioning tick prevention as a persistent concern for residents throughout the summer months.
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Tick season is getting longer. So is the list of states trying to keep up
The lone star tick, known for its aggressive behavior and unique white spot, is moving beyond the Southeast and bringing dangers like alpha-gal syndrome to new regions. Emergency visits for tick bites are increasing, so don’t forget to check yourself and your pets after being outside.
It’s peak tick season
This read will probably leave you scratching your head for all the wrong reasons, but let’s talk ticks.They are bad this year — milder winters coupled with more humid summers means more are breeding and hatching, as well as expanding their range into once-colder habitats (the prevalence of the Lone Star tick, once unknown in New England, is a prime example.)TickZone, a free site that scores tick risk for every town in the country and updates it …
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