Tick bites are sending more people to the ER this summer. Experts explain why.
CBS News, July 11, 2025
ER visits for tick bites are at the highest levels since 2019 and a large driver may be the record-high tick populations UTMB’s Dr. Dennis Bente tells CBS News. "While tick bites are more common in the summer because of increased outdoor activity, evidence shows that people must stay vigilant year-round now that ticks are also active in the winter because of warming driven by climate change,” Bente said.