Tick bites are on the rise in the US and UK. Here’s how to protect yourself
Tick populations are increasing in the US and UK due to climate change and human expansion into forested areas. Experts advise on protective measures to avoid tick bites, which are linked to a rise in Lyme disease and other pathogens.
Why it matters
Rising tick populations represent a growing public health concern, necessitating increased awareness and preventative strategies for outdoor activities.
Thirty-one million Americans are bitten by ticks annually – and the number has been trending up for over a decade. Thirty-one million Americans are bitten by ticks annually – and the number has been trending up for over a decade. Well actually 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
Prefer the Guardian on Google I won’t go into gory detail about the tick I found latched behind my ear approximately 35 hours after a hike in early June. Suffice it to say, the parasite was well fed, and I was horrified.
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