Lyme disease
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healthTick Bite ER Visits Hit Highest Level Since 2017 as Disease Risk Surges
CDC data shows tick bite ER visits at highest seasonal level in years, raising Lyme disease and other tick-borne illness concerns.
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healthTick-Borne Illnesses Surge Across Canada as Warmer Winters Expand Habitats
Reported Lyme disease cases in Canada rose from 917 in 2015 to over 5,200 in 2024. Experts warn climate change is fueling the spread. Here's the latest.
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healthTick Season 2026: Record ER Visits Signal Worst Outbreak in a Decade
CDC data shows tick-bite ER visits at highest since 2017, with Lyme disease on the rise. Experts warn of expanding tick-borne illness zones.
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healthEssential Guide: Preventing and Safely Removing Tick Bites
Expert advice on tick prevention, safe removal, and understanding Lyme disease risks.
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healthHow to Remove a Tick Without Touching It
Specialized tools like the Tick Key or Tick Twister offer a safe, hands-off way to remove ticks without increasing disease risk.
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healthAvoid These 5 Common Tick Check Mistakes
Protect yourself from tickborne diseases by understanding the most frequent errors people make during tick checks, from where you look to how you remove them.
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healthPfizer and Valneva Report 70% Efficacy for Lyme Disease Vaccine Candidate
Major breakthrough as Pfizer and Valneva announce promising Phase 3 results for PF-07307405, marking a potential first-line defense against Lyme disease with strong safety profiles.