tick bites

Journalists from KFF Health News discussed health-related topics including tick bites, wildfire smoke, and rising health costs in recent media appearances. The coverage included discussions on the affordability of Affordable Care Act plans, effects of severe heat, and challenges in maintaining consistent health coverage.

Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast, caused by tick bites. The condition is described as deadly, highlighting the severe risks associated with these allergies.

Emergency room visits for tick bites are the highest in nearly a decade as ticks spread into new parts of the U.S. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder discusses the increase in tick activity and potential availability of a Lyme disease vaccine.

The article highlights the importance of using protective measures and specific products to prevent tick bites. It emphasizes diligence in protection as a key strategy for avoiding ticks.

Tick populations are expanding across the U.S., leading to increased emergency room visits for tick bites and concerns about tick-borne diseases. The lone star tick, now found beyond the Southeast, is linked to alpha-gal syndrome, while states vary in their surveillance and public education efforts to address the growing risk.

Alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy caused by tick bites, is increasing in the U.S. due to lone star ticks. The condition is linked to severe allergic reactions after consuming red meat.

Tick bites in the US are surging due to climate warming, with emergency department visits spiking in 2026. Experts attribute the increase to geographic expansion of tick habitats and rising temperatures, heightening risks of diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.

The article discusses how to avoid ticks during tick season, highlighting NPR's consultation with two experts on tick bites and behavior.

Metro Detroit is experiencing various health issues, including scooter injuries, sunburns, colds, and viruses. Wayne County reports seasonal allergies, stomach viruses, and outdoor injuries, while Oakland County sees tick bites and summer viruses. Washtenaw County notes asthma flare-ups and respiratory viruses.

Alpha-gal syndrome is a life-threatening allergy to meat caused by tick bites, with symptoms including hives and diarrhea after consuming red meat or dairy. The first treatment has been approved, and cases are rising due to increased awareness and the expanding habitat of the lone star tick.

WGN’s 'Plant Daddy' Tim Joyce provides weekend gardening tips, including methods to prevent tick bites and address yellowing in clematis plants. The article invites readers to submit questions via email.

The 2026 outlook for ticks indicates a rise in Lyme disease cases, with the CDC reporting the highest weekly emergency room visits for tick bites in a decade. Bradley Blackburn provides guidance on protecting against ticks.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that tick bites caused the highest rate of emergency room visits in a decade during the second week of April, with 71 visits per 100,000 people.

The CDC reports a record number of emergency room visits due to tick bites for this time of year in at least a decade. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder provides guidance on protecting against tick bites.