Tick bites surge across U.S.: CDC data shows highest ER visit rates since 2017
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Kate Wong
Summary
Tick season is severe across the U.S., with ER visits for tick bites at their highest since 2017 in the Midwest and trending above recent years nationwide. The CDC reports an estimated 31 million Americans are bitten by ticks annually. The article provides guidance on identifying tick types, proper removal techniques, symptoms to watch for (like Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome), and when to seek medical treatment. It emphasizes the importance of knowing the tick species and bite location to inform next steps.
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· 3 pulledEvery year an estimated 31 million people in the United States are bitten by a tick.
In the Midwest, the rates have consistently been at their highest since 2017, when the tracker was launched.
Tick season is in full swing, and unfortunately for us humans, these parasites are having a banner year.
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