Climate change is making tick-borne illnesses more common, which makes tick prevention strategies even more critical.

“Early diagnosis and treatment, with additional follow-up by healthcare providers, has the potential to improve patient outcomes, decrease the percentage of people who progress to persistent Lyme disease, and reduce the overall burden of Lyme disease,” they added.

Paradise Animal Hospital is warning pet owners on the Avalon Peninsula to check their pets after a tick was discovered on a dog that tested positive for Lyme disease.

Staff at one of Chicago's largest hospital systems say they are seeing increased tick-bite cases, but there is not enough data to know if the city is entering a spike in cases.

You likely know about Lyme Disease, Alpha Gal and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, but health officials are sounding the alarm on a rare disease.

As of July 1, county health officials have reported 10 cases of the disease in 2025. Officials warn that if that trend continues, cases could double by the end of the year, marking the highest number in the last five years. Since 2021, Lyme disease cases have increased by 67% in Lenawee County and 25% since 2024.

Global heating has extended the peak season for ticks in Ireland, increasing the risk of Lyme disease and other health problems