Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

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Recommendations: wash the area with soap and water, and apply cold presses and topical antihistamines in case of intense ...

Experts say the tick population is on the rise along with tick-borne illnesses. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the number of illnesses reported annually has ...

But first things first, and I should have probably touched on this earlier: guard against bug bites ... itching are the ones that catch me with my guard down. Because I’m vigilant about ticks ...

We’d all prefer to avoid tick bites, but if you find yourself dealing with one, there’s no need to worry – they’re often harmless. We’ll explain how to identify tick bite symptoms, how to remove a ...

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PITTSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — The Chatham County Public Health Department has offered some timely recommendations to prevent diseases from tick bites as this summer beckons more people outside. “Even ...

Pull upward with steady, event pressure to move the tick, avoiding twisting or jerking movements. Finally, clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, iodine scrub or soap and water.