The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says emergency room visits related to tick bites increased this spring as warmer weather brought more people outdoors.
New CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits rose sharply between March and April, with April marking the peak month reported so far. The agency has not yet released data for May.
CDC sees spring increase in tick bites
The CDC says tick bite-related emergency room visits surged this spring, continuing a seasonal trend that typically begins during the warmer months.
Health officials say young children and older adults experience some of the highest rates of tick bites.
Illnesses linked to tick bites
Ticks can carry several illnesses, according to the Tulsa Health Department…