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New Jersey Tick-Borne Illnesses Surge: 7,200 Cases Reported

5/18/2025

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Tick-borne illnesses in New Jersey have skyrocketed from 3,110 cases in 2020 to a staggering 7,200 in 2024, with 1,517 cases already reported this year. The blacklegged tick, a notorious carrier of Lyme disease, is a significant threat. Experts are calling for heightened public awareness and proactive prevention, particularly as May marks peak tick activity.

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Tick-borne illnesses in New Jersey have skyrocketed from 3,110 cases in 2020 to a staggering 7,200 in 2024, with 1,517 cases already reported this year. The blacklegged tick, a notorious carrier of Lyme disease, is a significant threat. Experts are calling for heightened public awareness and proactive prevention, particularly as May marks peak tick activity.