Ticks crawling on hand
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FILE -- Pictured: this undated image shows ticks crawling on a person's hand. (WDRB/archive)
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About 10 percent of the U.S. population will get bitten by a tick in any given year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports emergency room visits related to tick bites have surged in 2025
Ticks are coming out with warmer weather, and Louisville health officials say you can help stay safe — and track them too.
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