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VIDEO: What parents need to know amid sharp rise in tick bites
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  • April 18, 2026

What parents need to know amid sharp rise in tick bites

Visits to emergency rooms for tick bites are at the highest rates since 2017, according to the CDC. Pediatrician Dr. Ayala Wegman breaks down what's behind the surge.

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