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US emergency rooms are experiencing a surge in tick bite cases this summer, nearing record levels. The Northeast is hardest hit, with children under 10 and adults over 70 most affected. The Fordham Tick Index shows a 'very high' risk in the New York tristate area. Climate change is a suspected contributing factor, leading to milder winters and increased tick survival. The CDC advises preventing bites by avoiding high-risk areas, using EPA-registered repellents, and treating clothing with permethrin.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.