New York Regions at 'Very High Risk' for Tick Encounters This Year

Health officials issue warning amid surge in disease spread by insects: 'The variables are endless'

Michigan is warning residents about an increased risk of Lyme disease, as cases have risen considerably in the past few years. What's happening? New data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows that the state has seen a 168% increase in Lyme disease cases over the past five years, WCMU Public Media reported. Another vector-borne disease, anaplasmosis, has increased by nearly 500% over the same time frame. Tick bites cause…

New York regions at 'very high risk' for tick encounters this year

Summer is tick season in New York, and some regions across the state are at a "very high risk" this year, experts say.

Top 10 Tick Hotspots Across New York State as Bites Explode

If you're spending time outdoors in New York, some regions pose a significantly higher risk for tick bites, which can sometimes lead to serious or even fatal illnesses. According to recent data from the New York State Department of Health, the risk of encountering ticks is not the same across the state. Several areas, particularly in Upstate New York and the Hudson Valley, report a consistently higher number of tick-related incidents. Top 10 Reg…