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Tick Bites Up 13% This Year | Alexandria Louisiana News
Tick bites are surging nationwide, with ER visits up 13% — and doctors warn fast action is key. Remove ticks within a day to dodge Lyme disease, but in Louisiana, Rocky Mountain spotted fever looms: deadly, sneaky, and often symptomless in 20-30% of cases. If you’ve been outside and feel feverish or flu-like, get checked. Keep any removed tick in a Ziploc bag for potential diagnosis. Pfizer’s Lyme vaccine could be approved by 2027 — until then, check your whole body after outdoor time and remove ticks properly with tweezers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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