Tick season is sending more people to hospitals. Here's how you can protect yourself.
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Emergency room visits for tick bites are at a decade-high, indicating an unusually severe tick season.
How This Affects You
The increased tick activity means a higher risk of tick bites and potential tick-borne illnesses for individuals, requiring medical attention.
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The CDC is reporting the highest number of weekly emergency room visits for tick bites in at least a decade. This surge in hospitalizations indicates an unusually severe tick season compared to previous years. The increased tick activity means more people are experiencing bites that require medical attention, raising public health concerns. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder is offering advice on how individuals can protect themselves and their families from tick bites.
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The CDC is reporting the surge, and Dr. Celine Gounder is offering advice on protection.
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