Tick Season Spike Alerts

Tick season’s back with a vengeance—emergency room visits for tick bites are skyrocketing, hitting 2019 levels in the Northeast. One listener racked up $1,500 just for testing. The CDC says you can usually remove ticks yourself, but hit the ER if you see red spreading lines or still have the tick—like the DJ who got a blood infection and needed antibiotics. Lyme and anaplasmosis are treatable with cheap antibiotics in places like Vermont, but costs vary wildly depending on where you go and your insurance. If paying out of pocket, ask your doctor what tests matter most—and avoid ERs unless it’s urgent. Stay safe: repellent, protective gear, and tick checks for you and your pets. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3176587d1659b8ae