Tick Season Is Here and It’s Worse

Tick season is officially here and biting hard—emergency room visits for tick bites are up 44% in the Northeast this April, the highest since 2017, with kids under 10 and seniors most affected. Across the U.S. (except the South-Central region), tick bite ER visits are at record highs. With 31 million people bitten annually and Lyme disease affecting nearly half a million, experts urge three simple steps: repel with EPA-approved repellent, cover up with long sleeves and pants, and check yourself and your pets thoroughly after outdoor time. Early Lyme symptoms include fever, fatigue, headaches, and a rash—get checked if you’ve been exposed. 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/b37044ea0cdea392