FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Tick activity is increasing across Indiana and the Midwest, prompting health experts to remind Hoosiers to take precautions before spending time outdoors.
CDC data shows emergency room visits for tick bites are running at their highest level in nearly a decade. In the Midwest, tick-related ER visits nearly doubled this spring compared to the same time last year.
Researchers say milder winters are one possible factor, allowing more ticks to survive and remain active longer into the year…