ER Visits for Tick Bites Highest in Over a Decade. How to Protect Yourself

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that a rise in tick bites is causing higher-than-usual ER visits. Tick bites can lead to Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Here's how to protect yourself.

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