Michigan Health Officials Are Urging Neighbors to Take Steps to Prevent Tick Bites This Summer

Michigan health officials are urging neighbors to take steps to prevent tick bites this summer

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging neighbors to take steps to prevent tick bites this summer as Lyme disease numbers rise. The population of blacklegged ticks, which have been known to carry lyme disease, has expanded in the state of Michiganincluding in our neighborhoods. Since 2020, Lyme disease cases have increased 168%, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Video shows tips to pre…

Lyme disease is rising in Michigan, health officials say

By Aya Fayad, The Detroit News With Lyme disease in Michigan surging as much as 168% in the last five years, health officials are warning residents to take steps to protect themselves during the long Memorial Day weekend. Cases of the tick-borne illness climbed to 1,200 in 2024 compared to 452 in 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said. Anaplasmosis, another tick-borne illness, is also on the rise, department officials sa…

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As the time spent in nature increases in May, insect stings and tick bites are becoming one of the most common health problems of the summer months. A simple fly bite can lead to serious infections such as Lyme disease, rather than just itching. Experts explain protection methods.