Connecticut health officials warn of rising tick-borne diseases linked to climate change.

Connecticut health officials warn of rising tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, babesiosis, and anaplasmosis, attributed to climate change's impact on warmer winters and longer summers. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Jo-Ann Passalacqua reports a notable increase in babesiosis cases, which can be life-threatening for older and immunocompromised individuals. The trend underscores the public health risks associated with climate change.