New Tick in Town: Spreading Deadly Bacteria

Just when you thought summer hikes were safe, Connecticut found a longhorned tick carrying a potentially deadly bacteria (Ehrlichia chaffeensis) for the first time in the US. This tick, originally from Asia, can now spread a disease called HME—think high fever, chills, and even kidney failure. The wild part? These ticks don’t need a mate to multiply and are spreading fast. Time to double-check those tick checks! #TickAlert #HealthNews #SummerSafety #Health