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U.S. Emergency Visits for Tick Bites Reach Highest Seasonal Level Since 2017

Public-health officials warn that warmer winters and expanding tick habitat could drive a larger-than-usual surge in tick-borne illnesses during the May–August peak season.

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ER Visits for Tick Bites Hit Highest Level Since 2017

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U.S. Emergency Room Visits for Tick Bites Reach Five-Year High as Vaccine and Anti-Tick Trials Advance