Tick Bites Surge To A 10-Year High

Tick bites are sending Americans to emergency rooms at rates not seen in a decade, according to a Center for Disease Control and Prevention statement released earlier this spring.

With Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and alpha-gal syndrome all on the rise, outdoor protection brand Sawyer is urging families to take simple, proven steps to stay safe this season.

Continue reading to learn more about the tick bite surge, written by Madison Courier.

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Madison Courier: Tick Bites Surge To A 10-Year High

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June 22, 2026

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Tick Bites Surge To A 10-Year High

Tick bites are sending Americans to emergency rooms at rates not seen in a decade, according to a Center for Disease Control and Prevention statement released earlier this spring.

With Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and alpha-gal syndrome all on the rise, outdoor protection brand Sawyer is urging families to take simple, proven steps to stay safe this season.

Continue reading to learn more about the tick bite surge, written by Madison Courier.

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Madison Courier: Tick Bites Surge To A 10-Year High

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June 17, 2026

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Tick Bites Surge To A 10-Year High

Tick bites are sending Americans to emergency rooms at rates not seen in a decade, according to a Center for Disease Control and Prevention statement released earlier this spring.

With Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and alpha-gal syndrome all on the rise, outdoor protection brand Sawyer is urging families to take simple, proven steps to stay safe this season.

Continue reading to learn more about the tick bite surge, written by Madison Courier.

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Madison Courier

Newspaper publisher in Madison, Indiana.

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Madison Courier

Newspaper publisher in Madison, Indiana.

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Medya Mansyone

Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad MembersSquad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.

We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.

Read aboutproduct reviewsfrom various media outlets, customers, community members, and outdoor gear websites.