Emergency rooms across the country are seeing a sharp rise in tick bite cases, with July 2025 already hitting the highest number of tick-related ER visits since 2017 -- and the month is only a week ...

Young children and senior citizens are the most at risk, according to recent CDC data. The Northeast region has the highest ...

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It’s important to know how to identify bug bites, as getting bitten by some of these annoying critters can mean needing a trip to the doctor.

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Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Jane Scribner about bug bites and stings, and possible reactions that may require medical ...

The very first thing you want to do after you get bit is wash the bite out with soap and water. This will help remove ...

Tick and mosquito bites can typically be treated at home. Seek medical attention if symptoms progress from your bug bite.

Since 2016, the Virginia Department of Health has confirmed 17 cases in the commonwealth, according to the study published in ...

Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research ...