{"id":226848,"date":"2026-05-28T04:38:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T08:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/uncategorized\/er-visits-for-tick-bites-highest-in-over-a-decade-how-to-protect-yourself\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T02:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:00:56","slug":"er-visits-for-tick-bites-highest-in-over-a-decade-how-to-protect-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/news\/er-visits-for-tick-bites-highest-in-over-a-decade-how-to-protect-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"ER Visits for Tick Bites Highest in Over a Decade. How to Protect Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As tick-borne illnesses continue to rise across the United States, health experts are encouraging people to take preventive measures to reduce their risk of bites and infection. Emergency room visits related to tick bites recently reached their highest level in more than a decade, highlighting the importance of awareness during peak outdoor seasons.<\/p>\n<p>Seg\u00fan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/our-team\/dr-jonathan-jennings\/\">Dr. Jennings<\/a>, one of the best ways to reduce exposure is to be proactive after spending time outdoors. Dr. Jennings advises individuals to perform thorough tick checks, wear protective clothing in wooded or grassy areas, and promptly remove any attached ticks to lower the risk of disease transmission. Experts also recommend using EPA-approved insect repellents and monitoring for symptoms such as fever, rash, or fatigue following a tick bite. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health-news\/er-visits-tick-bites-highest-over-decade-cdc-report-prevention-tips\">Read the full article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/book-an-appointment\/?location=358&#038;preference=yes&#038;doctor=958\">Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jennings?<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As tick-borne illnesses continue to rise across the United States, health experts are encouraging people to take preventive measures to reduce their risk of bites and infection. Emergency room visits related to tick bites recently reached their highest level in more than a decade, highlighting the importance of awareness during peak outdoor seasons. 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