Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne infectious disease in the United States. There is no vaccine to protect against it in humans. Biopharmaceutical company Pfizer and Valne ...

From backyards to playgrounds, ticks are showing up in places parents don't expect. A physician-founder breaks down what's ...

Cooler days are coming but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the figurative woods when it comes to ticks, whose bites can cause serious illnesses. We’re not under siege but health officials and others ...

An unusually early and intense tick season is prompting urgent health warnings across the U.S., with emergency room visits ...

Though Lyme disease receives the most attention, there are numerous tick-borne illnesses that pose significant health risks. In fact, the United States is home to approximately 20, some of which can ...

First and foremost, it is crucial to do all you can to avoid tick bites as this is the best defense against tick-borne diseases. To begin with, it is important to know where to expect ticks. Ticks ...

(NEXSTAR) – You’ve likely heard public health officials’ repeated pleas to check yourself, your kids and your pets for tick bites, which can spread serious diseases. While Lyme disease gets the most ...

Several parents report their children are coming home with ticks after spending time outdoors at school, particularly at ...

Doctors in Nashville and public-health officials say a sharp jump in tick activity this spring is driving more people to ...