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flag Tick bite emergencies surge in the Northeast, CDC advises precautions against tick-borne diseases.

flag Emergency room visits for tick bites in the U.S. are nearing record levels this summer, with July seeing the highest numbers since 2017. flag The Northeast region has been hit hardest, with young children and elderly adults most affected. flag The CDC links the rise to climate change, as milder winters allow more ticks to survive. flag To prevent illness, the CDC advises using EPA-registered insect repellents, avoiding wooded areas, and treating clothing with permethrin.

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