Tick season off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses

abcnews - Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country

AI Summary: Tick season is starting early and with gusto: health officials are seeing an uptick in tick encounters and emergency-department visits, and experts warn that expanding tick range could drive more tick-borne illnesses in coming months. Public-health authorities urge vigilance, prompt removal, and better surveillance to avoid this season’s bite turning into a bigger problem.

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