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Lyme Disease

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Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis

  • Aug 1, 2025

DEP warns about start of tick season in Pa.

  • May 8, 2025

Tickborne illnesses rise with rising temperatures

  • May 24, 2023

Protecting yourself from ticks and Lyme disease

  • May 18, 2021

Even in winter, Lyme ticks can be a threat

  • Jan 11, 2020

Justin Bieber says he has Lyme disease in IG post

  • Jan 9, 2020

Kids Health Matters: Preventing and treating bug bites

Tick bite can spark unusual food allergy to red meat

  • Jul 11, 2019

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What to know about Lyme disease symptoms, more

  • Aug 1, 2025
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Tickborne illnesses rise with rising temperatures

  • May 24, 2023
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Keeping yourself safe from ticks and Lyme Disease this summer

  • May 18, 2021
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Even in winter, Lyme ticks can be a threat

  • Jan 11, 2020
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Rare, deadly tick-bourne disease found in Pa. and NJ

  • May 20, 2017
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VIDEO: Healthcheck: Tips to prevent Lyme disease

  • Jul 8, 2015

Latest Stories

Pennsylvania launches free tick testing lab

Pennsylvania has launched its free tick testing lab to help people determine if they're at risk for infection.

  • May 24, 2019

Pennsylvania to conduct 5-year study of ticks and the illnesses they carry

Cases of Lyme disease are on the rise in Pennsylvania and the Department of Environmental Protection is responding by launching a five-year surveillance program to prevent the disease from spreading.

  • Mar 18, 2019

Consumer Reports: Protecting your pets from tick bites

There are several tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, that can be serious for humans and pets. Consumer Reports has some simple wants you can protect your pet.

  • Aug 2, 2018

Health officials warn of new tick species found in Pennsylvania

Health officials in Pennsylvania are warning about a new tick species found in the state called the Asian or long-horned tick.

  • Aug 2, 2018
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Tips to protect yourself from tick bites

Everyone's outdoors more these days and in this area, that means the risk of tick bites soars.

  • Jun 13, 2018