07/01/2026
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TICK MAP UPDATE: Many of you have asked for statewide data, so I've created a county-by-county map of New York. This graphic color codes each county based on the percentage of tested ticks who were positive for at least one pathogen (Lyme, for example). This helps isolate something of a "heat map" for where a greater percentage of ticks are capable of transmitting tick-borne disease by county.
Remember, not all ticks carry disease and not all tick bites will get you sick. However, it is very important to check your skin for ticks and pay close attention to symptoms if you think you've sustained a tick bite. Prompt medical treatment is crucial for mitigating symptoms and long-term health issues. Doctors I've spoken with recently have highlighted the increased prevalence of patients coming in with suspected tick bites this time of year, so it's very much a thing to be paying attention to!
