The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers the following advice on how to remove a tick from your skin: If you find a tick attached to your skin, remove it as soon as possible.

Emergency room visits from tick bites have spiked this summer, especially in the Northeast, compared to past years. Here's ...

Experts warn there is an unusually high number of ticks this summer, but here are tips to keep you safe from tick bites and ...

There are early signs that it could be a bad year for tick bites. In May, the rate of people seeking emergency care for tick bites was the highest it's been since 2019, according to data from the ...

“If you remove a tick from your body, be sure you follow the directions and then wash it with soap and water. Make sure that then you apply first aid and then monitor yourself,” said Dr. Martell.

Last month, the CDC recorded 229 tick bites per every 100,000 visits to ERs around the Northeast. In June 2024, the CDC recorded 167 bites per 100,000 visits. More ticks survived ...