Tick bites have soared this year. Here's why, and how to protect yourself
Summary
More people in the United States are going to the emergency room because of tick bites, which is the highest number in nearly ten years. Ticks are spreading to new areas, increasing the risk of bites and tick-related diseases. Experts are also talking about a possible vaccine for Lyme disease, which ticks can carry.Key Facts
- Emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest level in almost a decade.
- Ticks are expanding into new regions of the U.S. where they were not common before.
- Tick bites can lead to illnesses like Lyme disease.
- Doctors are explaining why the number of tick bites is increasing.
- There is work underway on a vaccine to prevent Lyme disease.
- People should learn how to protect themselves from ticks when outdoors.
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