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The Northeast has seen a rise in tick-related hospitalizations this summer, but CT health officials say they're prepared.
Nearly 31 million Americans are bitten by ticks every year, and with tick-borne illnesses on the rise, officials are urging residents to be cautious.
From parks and trails to our own neighborhoods, ticks are becoming a year-round concern. Scientists are seeing big changes in where and when people are being exposed.
If you’re going on a hike, the lake, or summer camp this summer, there’s a high chance you’ll have an encounter with mosquitoes or ticks.
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A tick infestation has closed the popular Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for the 2025 season.
Emergency room visits due to tick bites are spiking across the nation -- but especially in the Tri-State area in NY, NJ and Connecticut.
A popular beach has been closed down to the public after officials found multiple tick species, officials said.
CDC reports record-breaking emergency room visits for tick bites, with children and elderly most affected. Learn prevention tips and warning signs as cases surge.
A bill on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could help spread awareness about tick-born illnesses amid one of the worst seasons for tick bites.
If you were planning to go to Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport this summer, think again. City officials say multiple tick species have been found there, including the invasive longhorned tick.