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Healthline reported

Health officials report an increasing number of tick bites across the United States as the regions where the insects typically breed have expanded.
Experts cite climate change as a major factor in the rise and spread of tick populations and the diseases they carry.
Infected ticks can transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other illnesses by biting humans.
You can reduce your risk of tick bites by wearing clothes that cover your arms and legs and checking yourself and your pets for ticks after outdoor activities.

Read on www.healthline.com/health-news/tick-season-2025-how-to-protect-yourself