Tick season is sending more people to hospitals. Here's how you can protect yourself.
Summary
More people are going to hospitals because of tick bites this season, the highest number in at least ten years. Health experts share advice on how to protect yourself and your family from ticks.Key Facts
- The CDC reports a record number of emergency room visits for tick bites at this time of year.
- This is the highest weekly count for tick bite visits in at least ten years.
- Ticks can carry diseases that make people sick.
- Protecting yourself can reduce the risk of tick bites and related illnesses.
- Doctors recommend ways to avoid tick bites when spending time outdoors.
- Checking your body and clothes for ticks after being outside is important.
- Using insect repellent can help keep ticks away.
- Removing ticks quickly and properly lowers the chance of infection.
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