When summer arrives, you probably have nothing but vacation, beach days, travel and barbecues on your mind. The last thing you’re worrying about is remembering to check yourself for ticks. While it’s not a fun task, preventing tick bites is important, particularly when it comes to avoiding conditions like lyme disease. With this in mind, … Read more
This summer tick season is expected to be worse than usual. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 across most of the country. “It’s definitely concerning to see new ticks in new areas and then diseases that follow,” said Rebecca Osborn, an … Read more
Tick season is sending more people to hospitals. Here’s how you can protect yourself. – CBS News Watch CBS News The CDC is reporting the most weekly emergency room visits for tick bites for this time of the year in at least a decade. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to protect … Read more