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2026 expected to be another bad year for ticks

2026 expected to be another bad year for ticks

Summary

In 2026, the number of tick bites and Lyme disease cases is expected to increase. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the highest weekly emergency room visits for tick bites at this time of year in over ten years.

Key Facts

  • Lyme disease cases are predicted to rise in 2026.
  • The CDC tracks emergency room visits for tick bites.
  • Current visits are the highest in at least ten years for this season.
  • Ticks can carry diseases that affect human health.
  • Preventing tick bites is important to reduce sickness.
  • Experts advise ways to protect yourself from ticks.
  • Ticks are a growing concern in many areas as seasons change.
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