Tick bites rise in US and UK as experts urge prevention measures

Emergency room visits for tick-borne illnesses are climbing in the US and UK, with health officials warning that the blood-sucking parasites transmit diseases like Lyme to millions annually.

First covered Jul 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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67d Guardian Environment Tick bites are on the rise in the US and UK. Here’s how to protect yourself — Experts share tips to avoid the blood-sucking pests that can transmit Lyme disease and other illnesses on to humans I won’t go into gory detail about the tick…

Primary sources

cdc.gov 2026 Cdc Data Show Weekly Er Visits For Tick Bites Higher Than Usual (cdc.gov)

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov The association between the incidence of Lyme disease in the USA and indicators of greenness and land cover

More coverage from around the web

thehealthy.com Here's How Many Ticks Are Carrying Lyme Disease in 2026, According to Early Data | The Healthy

12onyourside.com Tick activity surging early, raising concerns about Lyme Disease cases

katiecouric.com Lyme Disease Symptoms: What to Know About Tick Bites and Prevention in 2026

theconversation.com Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease

lymediseaseuk.com Lyme Disease UK Press Release 2026 Press contact

Appeared in: 2026-07-22 (#10)

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