The Northeast has recorded the largest surge in tick bites in at least five years, with emergency department visits reaching 283 per 100,000 in May and 229 in June. This represents a significant increase from previous years, where June 2023 recorded only 167 visits. So far, there has been a 43% rise in tick bites compared to last year, leading to growing concerns about tick-borne diseases. The data highlights that tick activity peaks from March to August and October to November, with Lyme disease occurrences primarily in June to August.
The Northeast experienced a significant surge in tick bites this summer, with May reaching a peak of 283 emergency department visits for tick bites per 100,000 visits.
June saw a decrease to 229 visits per 100,000, reflecting ongoing concerns about tick-borne diseases as the CDC highlights a 43% increase in tick bites in the region.
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