It’s Already a Bad Tick Season. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

The New York Times·May 2

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Reports indicate that the current tick season is shaping up to be a bad one, with emergency room visits for tick bites higher than usual. Some areas, particularly in the northeast, are seeing a spike in such visits, and there are concerns about the spread of diseases like Lyme. The severity and characteristics of the tick season are still being reported on, with some outlets noting that more ticks are carrying Lyme disease.

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