Tick Alert Across the United States: ER Visits Reach Highest Level Since 2017

AI Briefing

• – Tick-bite-related ER visits reach a record high nationwide, with a notable exception in the South Central U.S.
• – The CDC reports a significant increase in tick-bite-related emergency visits across all regions, with the exception of the South Central U.S.
• – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention attributes the surge to various factors, including warmer temperatures and increased outdoor activities.