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- Emergency visits for tick bites are at their highest weekly rate since 2017.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an advisory warning of increased tick bites, noting that Dr. Alina Filozov said higher exposure could raise infections.
- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station reported 30 ticks per day, with 40% positive for Lyme disease bacteria.
- Experts advise wearing clothing, using Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered repellents, and removing ticks.
