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Tick Bite-Related ER Visits Reach Highest Levels Since 2017, CDC Reports

Emergency room visits related to tick bites have reached their highest levels since 2017, according to the CDC. The increase raises concerns about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, particularly among children and older adults. Experts attribute the rise to factors such as climate change, land development, and expanding tick populations.

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Emergency room visits related to tick bites have reached their highest levels since 2017, according to the CDC. The increase raises concerns about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, particularly among children and older adults. Experts attribute the rise to factors such as climate change, land development, and expanding tick populations.

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Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

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Tick Bite-Related ER Visits Reach Highest Levels Since 2017, CDC Reports