Tick Season Starts, Bites Rise in U.S.

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Tick season started early with many reported bites this year. Doctors worry about more tick-borne diseases in people.

ER visits for tick bites are high for this time of year. It will take time to see if more people get sick.

Ticks are small animals that feed on blood from people and animals. Mild winters and many mice can make more ticks appear.

Ticks can spread germs that cause diseases like Lyme disease. Small young ticks are hard to see and raise infection risk.

Wear light clothes and use bug spray when you go outside. Remove any tick you find right away to stay safe.

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What season started early this year?

Tick season started early this year.

What do ticks feed on?

Ticks feed on blood from people and animals.

How can you stay safe from ticks?

Wear light clothes and use bug spray when you go outside.

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