tick season

Doctors warn of an increase in rabbit fever cases on Long Island, with at least four cases reported this year. The bacterial disease is less common compared to Lyme disease, which is typically contracted during tick season.

Ticks are surging in the Northeast and Midwest during prime tick season. The increasing prevalence of ticks is altering lifestyles in highly affected areas.

The CDC has warned about the dangers of tick season, highlighting that ticks can cause severe illnesses including meat allergies, confusion, and vomiting. ER visits have increased due to tick-borne diseases.