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Ticks are a reality, particularly during the summer. While most of us are familiar with this summer pest, most Americans are completely unaware of the long list of deadly conditions that are directly linked to tick bites.
Tick-borne diseases and conditions are transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. These include Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, Powassan (POW), Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Tularemia. Ticks can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. When an infected tick bites the human host, the human may become infected.
HOW TICK-BORNE DISEASES SPREAD
Ticks are a tiny, walking disease factories:
Ticks feed on small wild rodents, deer, pets, and humans. When a tick becomes infected and continues to feed on various hosts, the bacteria, virus, or parasite can be transmitted. Ticks that are located in the brush and on tall grasses come into contact with humans as we pass through these environments. The ticks can then crawl up sleeves and bite the skin, typically around warm areas under the hair.
Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, and Babesiosis are spread by the Deer Tick (Ixodes scapularis). Ehrlichiosis is spread by the Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum). Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is spread by the American Dog Tick (Dercacentor variabilis), Rocky Mountain Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni), Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum), and Brown Dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus). Powassan virus is spread by the Deer Tick (Ixodes scapularis), Ixodes cookie, and Ixodes marxi. Ixodes cookei and Ixodes marxi rarely bite humans.
Thanks to a wet and warm spring, the tick population in the United States has sky-rocketed, not surprisingly, more ticks mean more tick bites and more trips to the ER:
Emergency room visits for tick bites this year are at the highest levels since 2019, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The rise is especially prevalent in the Northeast, where June figures show 229 tick bites per every 100,000 visits to ERs — up from 167 per 100,000 visits in June 2024.
HOW TO STAY SAFE
First and foremost, you want to avoid a tick bite:
Health experts say people should be aware of the diseases ticks can carry, and follow prevention strategies to help protect themselves.
“Most people don’t realize that ticks transmit more viruses and diseases than any other animal in the world, so this rapid increase in population is a serious concern for public health,” Bente said.
He calls the bugs “sneaky opportunists,” nothing they “hang out in bushes or on top of grasses and wait for pets or people to walk by.”
Experts recommend protecting yourself against ticks by wearing long-sleeved clothing and using insect repellant while outside and doing a tick check and taking a shower once back home.
Bente calls tick checks the “most critical prevention measure,” and suggests using mirrors to look in any warm areas where ticks might lurk, such as the groin, armpits, scalp, behind the ears and knees and waistband.
WHAT IF I GET BIT?
Let’s be honest, ticks are hard to avoid. They are small and most people have no idea a tick is on them until it’s too late.
The good news is that there is an antibiotic available that can easily help prevent the development of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses. According to the National Institutes for Health (NIH):
For adults, a single dose of doxycycline (200 mg) has been recommended for prophylaxis after tick attachment for prevention of Lyme disease.,,,– For children eight years of age and older, a single dose of doxycycline (4 mg/kg up to the adult dosage)
HAVE LIFE-SAVING MEDS ON HAND!
No one wants to go to the Emergency Room. Wait times, especially during the summer, are incredibly long and if you aren’t sick when you get to the ER, you may end up leaving sick after spending countless hours sitting around people who are sick and contagious!
Having access at home to life-saving medications is a God-given right for every American – including, and most importantly for tick bites, DOXYCYCLINE!
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Note: The information provided on this website is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or used as a substitute for professional healthcare guidance. It is your responsibility to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding the purchase, possession, and use of prescription medications.
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