Emergency departments are seeing a notable increase in patients with tick bites, and the state epidemiologist said a tick species previously eradicated in the region is now spreading again in

CDC reports record-breaking emergency room visits for tick bites, with children and elderly most affected. Learn prevention tips and warning signs as cases surge.

The advice to prevent and treat tick bites remains the same: scan your body for tick bites after spending time outdoors, remove ticks as soon as you see them, disinfect the area affected, and monitor yourself for symptoms such as a rash or fever. Read more about the CDC’s guidance on tick bites.