Rise in ticks brings increased risk for tick-borne diseases

Lyme disease cases in Ohio surged 60-fold since 2010. Experts share how to prevent bites and stay safe this year.
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Ask Dr. Kat: Tick safety and prevention tips

A show focusing on your pets and their health is now available on the NBC4 Columbus streaming channel. Ask Dr. Kat is a ...

As tick bite numbers rise, these Ohio counties have the most Lyme disease cases

The US is seeing more tick-related ER visits than ever as the bugs spread. Here are the Ohio counties reporting the most Lyme ...

What types of flea and tick treatments should I use for my pet?

In lieu of flea and tick season coming soon, we compiled a list of the different types of flea and tick treatments to consider for your pet.
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Tick talk: a look at Buckeye Tick Test's first year of data and exploding tick populations in Ohio

More than 44% of ticks submitted to Buckeye Tick Test in the last year came from people’s own yards, with another 12.5% found ...
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Ticks set ER records as Lyme disease rises in Ohio

Data: CDC National Syndromic Surveillance Program; Note: 2026 data are preliminary; Chart: Carly Mallenbaum/Axios Tick season is in full force with summer approaching, and May being Lyme Disease ...

Emergency room visits from tick bites have surged. A new federal plan aims to fight back.

The Trump administration is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at combatting Lyme disease and other illnesses that are spread by tick bites. (AP Photo) ...

Tick bites are on the rise. How common is Lyme disease in Pittsburgh?

Tick bites are driving a national surge in emergency room visits. Here's what to know about tick season and Lyme disease in ...