Live Feeds
● LIVE Updated 11d ago · 11 sources tracked

The Rising Threat Of Tick-Borne Diseases In America—Here’s What To Know

Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached decade-high levels. Doctors warn of increasing threats as temperatures warm. Lone Star ticks are expanding their range and spreading alpha gal syndrome.

RSS Source map (10)

What changed

Recent data shows tick-related ER visits are surging to a ten-year peak.

Live updates

  1. Tick-Borne Disease Risks Rise in United States

    Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached decade-high levels. Doctors warn of increasing threats as temperatures warm. Lone Star ticks are expanding their range and spreading alpha gal syndrome.

    What's confirmed:

    • Emergency room visits for tick bites are at decade-high levels.
    • Lone Star ticks are expanding their range and spread alpha gal syndrome.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Tick season 2026 is shaping up to be the worst in a decade.
    confidence 90%