Record Tick Bites and Rising Disease Risks This Summer Across the US

Emergency room visits for tick bites across the US are at near-record levels this summer, especially affecting children and the elderly, with climate change possibly contributing to the rise. The CDC warns about the risks of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and recommends precautions such as avoiding high grass areas, using insect repellent, and treating clothing with permethrin. No region is immune to tick activity.