Ticks tend to be smaller than a pencil eraser, but they can cause big health problems. A bite from a tick can lead to Lyme disease, or the lesser-known Powassan virus. Check for ticks after spending ...

Do you know what you're looking for, where to look, and when to do it? Probably not. Are you conscientious about tick checks when you're camping, but only when you're camping? Ticks live in more ...

Ticks can spread Lyme disease and other germs that can make you sick, so it's important to take measures to help prevent tick bites. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers this ...

The St. Clair County Health Department is warning residents that tick season is here. "From May to September, the Health Department actively monitors the population of ticks in the county to identify ...

TULSA, Okla. — Ticks transmit various pathogens, making them key disease carriers. With warmer weather approaching, it is crucial to learn how to protect against tick-borne illnesses. Different ...

As tick populations grow (thanks, climate change) and tickborne diseases like Lyme become more widespread, tick checks have become routine for a lot of us. But do you really know what it means to ...

As you spend time outdoors this summer, it is important to check yourself, loved ones and pets for ticks and be aware of the symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick-related ailments. Pennsylvania ...

Libby Cunningham, The Evening News and the Tribune, Jeffersonville, Ind. May 23, 2022 at 10:21 PM May 23—SOUTHERN INDIANA — Local health leaders are reminding Hoosiers to check for ticks if they're ...

You're not imagining it: Tick season is especially bad this year. According to data collected by The Wall Street Journal, nationwide emergency-room visits for tick bites are the highest since 2019, ...

With summer fast approaching, state and local health officials are encouraging residents to take steps to avoid tick bites while enjoying the outdoors. Ticks are currently active in Macomb and St.

Virginians should take proper precautions when venturing outdoors as tick season heats up in warmer months. In Virginia, tick exposure can occur year-round. The state ranks in the top 10 for tickborne ...