Overview

• July has already seen the highest number of tick-related emergency room visits nationwide since 2017 according to CDC data.
• The Northeast region is reporting the most pronounced increase, with the Fordham Tick Index rating bite risk at nine out of ten in the New York tri-state area.
• Children under ten and adults over seventy are experiencing the highest rates of ER visits for tick bites.
• Experts attribute the rise in tick activity to milder winters and favorable summer conditions that extend the seasonal habitat of disease-carrying ticks.
• The CDC recommends using EPA-registered repellents, treating clothing with permethrin, avoiding brushy areas, and conducting thorough tick checks after outdoor activities.