ROCHESTER, N.Y. — According to the CDC, 31 million people in the United States are bitten by a tick every year. In 2026, the CDC reported that tick bites are higher than normal in many parts of the country during this time of year.
View the CDC’s tick bite data tracker, here.
The CDC also said that Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the U.S. About 476,000 people are treated for the disease every year.
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“Tick season is here and these tiny biters can make you seriously sick. The good news is you have options to help prevent tick bites when you spend time outdoors: You can wear EPA-registered insect repellent and permethrin-treated clothing, do tick checks, and remove attached ticks as quickly as possible. These simple steps can go a long way in protecting you and your family from diseases spread by ticks. And if you develop a rash or fever in the days to weeks after a bite, or after being in an area with ticks, seek medical care promptly,” said Alison Hinckley, PhD, epidemiologist and Lyme disease expert with CDC’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases.
It’s said that removing a tick within 24 hours of the initial bite can help prevent Lyme disease.
Other diseases from a tick bite could include Rocky Mountain spotted fever and alpha-gal syndrome.
Click here to learn more about how to prevent Lyme disease from ticks. To learn more on how to prevent ticks on pets, click here.
For a general guide on how to prevent a tick bite, click here, and to view a tick bite guide, click here.
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