Tick bites causing highest rate of ER visits in a decade: CDC |
Tick bites causing highest rate of ER visits in a decade: CDC
(NewsNation) — With spring in full force and summer on the way, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is raising the alarm on tick bites.
The agency says the bites are sending Americans to the emergency room (ER) at the highest rate in nearly 10 years.
During the second week of April, 71 out of every 100,000 emergency room visits were for tick bites, according to the CDC.
The administration’s data notes that the Northeast region of the country has seen the largest spike in ER visits, followed by the Midwest.
To avoid potential tick bites, the CDC recommends steering clear of wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter. They also advise checking animals that go outside every day during warm weather.
Ticks can spread bacteria, viruses, and parasites (pathogens) that cause diseases.
Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
More Health Care News
Mejia sworn in, filling Sherrill’s seat and further narrowing GOP House ...
Trump’s feud with Powell threatens plans to replace Federal Reserve chair
Senate Republicans hope Supreme Court ‘surprise’ could help save majority
Trump makes last-minute pitch against Virginia redistricting ballot measure in ...
Trump says Energy secretary ‘totally wrong’ on gas prices not dropping to ...
Resignation is Trump’s last chance at redemption
Dozens of veterans arrested at Capitol during protest against Iran war
Republicans stress over economic whiplash from Iran conflict
Ramaswamy almost tied with Democrat Acton in Ohio governor race: Poll
Dem rep dismisses Fetterman saying some in party ‘cheering’ for Iran
Roy unveils immigration bill dubbed ‘MAMDANI Act’
Supreme Court stays out of parental rights case
Johnson faces political gauntlet as legislative fights collide
Trump’s approval rating sinks to second-term low: Poll
What to know about Tuesday’s redistricting referendum in Virginia
Next domino set to fall in House ethics saga
Patel sues Atlantic over report on job performance, alcohol use
Beef, and midterm desperation: It’s what’s for dinner
The Hill Podcasts – Morning Report