News

Health on MSN10h
Tick Bite Symptoms
A tick bite can look like a red, swollen area on your skin. There may also be a bull's eye around the bite. Sometimes, the tick will still be attached to you.
A CDC spokesperson told Newsweek that "the number of babesiosis cases reported each year has increased over time." ...
We’re right in the peak of tick season, but if you’ve been feeling like this year has been worse than usual, you’re not wrong ...
CDC reports record-breaking emergency room visits for tick bites, with children and elderly most affected. Learn prevention ...
Anaplasmosis is transmitted by the same tick that spreads Lyme disease, but it doesn't come with a rash and can be deadly. A ...
It’s important to know how to identify bug bites, as getting bitten by some of these annoying critters can mean needing a ...
When home do a tick check, search around your knees, underarms, behind your ears, and your crotch. Also, check your pets if ...
Since 2016, the Virginia Department of Health has confirmed 17 cases in the commonwealth, according to the study published in ...
Climate change is making tick-borne illnesses more common, which makes tick prevention strategies even more critical.
Once the tick is removed from the skin, the DEP advises washing the area with soap and water and disinfecting the bite site.
Healthbeat reports tick populations are rising in the Northeast, raising tick-borne disease risks. Here’s how to stay safe.
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Emergency room visits due to tick bites are spiking across the nation -- but especially in the Tri-State ...