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The 3 Body Parts You’re Forgetting to Check for Ticks, Experts Warn

You're not imagining it: Tick season is especially bad this year. According to data collected by The Wall Street Journal, nationwide emergency-room visits for tick bites are the highest since 2019, ...
Self

6 Ways to Prevent Tick Bites Year-Round

If you’ve been frolicking through the forest, chillin’ at the park, or just enjoying your backyard, you know that nature is home to many creatures, and some of them can be deeply problematic for us ...
WOOD-TV

As weather warms, don’t forget to check for ticks

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Tick season has started in West Michigan and experts say it’s important to be vigilant this year. On days where the temperature reaches above 50 degrees, you’ll want to ...
Tennessean

Do you know the signs of a tick bite? What to look for

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...
Lifehacker

Five Common Mistakes People Make When Checking for Ticks

Do you know what you're looking for, where to look, and when to do it? Probably not. Are you conscientious about tick checks when you're camping, but only when you're camping? Ticks live in more ...