Coverage dated August 4, 2026

Back-to-school season brings a hidden tick risk for kids

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Emergency department visits for tick bites reached their highest level in more than a decade this spring, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As families trade swimsuits for backpacks, many assume the threat of tick bites fades with summer vacation.

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    Emergency department visits for tick bites reached their highest level in more than a decade this spring, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As families trade swimsuits for backpacks, many assume the threat of tick bites fades with summer vacation.

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