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Lyme Disease Surge: Tick Bites Reach Emergency Levels

6/24/2025

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Tick bites are surging across the U.S., with emergency room visits hitting a high in May 2023. Lyme disease now impacts over 470,000 people each year, especially in the Northeast, where the threat is most severe. As new tick species emerge, experts urge vigilance, emphasizing preventive measures and swift tick removal to combat disease spread.

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Story summary

Tick bites are surging across the U.S., with emergency room visits hitting a high in May 2023. Lyme disease now impacts over 470,000 people each year, especially in the Northeast, where the threat is most severe. As new tick species emerge, experts urge vigilance, emphasizing preventive measures and swift tick removal to combat disease spread.