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What to know about Tick bites surge, sending many to ER. Maps show where.

As tick activity increases, experts advise taking extra care before spending time outdoors.

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What happened

As tick activity increases, experts advise taking extra care before spending time outdoors.

Why it matters

Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest levels for this time of year since 2017.

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Several regions of the United States are seeing increased tick activity due to warmer temperatures, … USA TODAY flipped this story into Top Stories•4h

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “A study found people with coronary artery disease saw improved health outcomes after committing to the workout [Nordic Walking] for 12 weeks.”
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Multiple sources confirm a study showing that a 12-week Nordic Walking program improved health outcomes and functional capacity for people with coronary artery disease.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nordic walking is a Finnish-origin total-body version of walking that can be done both by non-athletes as a health-promoting physical activity and by athletes as a sport. The activity is performed wit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordic_walking
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ski poles, also referred to as poles (in North America), sticks (UK), or stocks (Australia), are used by skiers for balance and propulsion. Modern ski poles are most commonly made from aluminum and ca…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ski_pole
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Walking (also known as ambulation) is one of the main gaits of terrestrial locomotion among legged animals. Walking is typically slower than running and other gaits. Walking is defined as an "inverted…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walking
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Claim 2: “Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest levels for this time of year since 2017.”
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Three independent web search results confirm that the CDC warned emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest level since 2017.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In English, the -er suffix can signify: an agent noun, e.g., "singer" a degree of comparison, e.g., "louder" Oxford "-er", a colloquial and sometimes facetious suffix prevalent at Oxford University f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/-er
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — ER or Er may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ER
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — ER is an American medical drama television series created by Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994, to April 2, 2009, with a total of 331 episodes spanning 15 seasons. It was prod…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ER_(TV_series)
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Claim 3: “Researchers are testing CAR T cell therapy as a way to reset the immune system.”
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Three independent sources describe CAR T-cell therapy as a method to deplete B cells and effectively 'reset' the immune system for certain diseases.
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web search NEUTRAL — CAR‑T cells are programmed to recognize and eliminate these B cells. Once they are removed, inflammation subsides, and over time new, “naive” B cells develop, which is why it is described as a “reset”…
https://aforam.org/car-t-cell-therapy-may-reset-the-immune-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to a EULAR press release, the data “suggest the potential for CAR T-cell therapy and other B-cell depleting therapies to reset the immune system in multiple RMD, allowing patients to achieve…
https://www.healio.com/news/rheumatology/20250625/car-tcell-…
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web search NEUTRAL — CD19-CAR T-cell treatment is a novel option of deep B cell depletion with promising results across different rheumatologic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD). This and other cell-depleting approaches …
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250615/Deep-B-cell-deple…
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Claim 4: “Rodents that carry hantavirus are found across the U.S.”
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The CDC and other health sources confirm that hantavirus-carrying rodents (specifically deer mice) are found across the United States.
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web search NEUTRAL — Rodents that carry hantavirus are found across the U.S.Hantavirus is carried by various rodents, especially the deer mouse. The strains of hantavirus in the U.S. don't spread from person to person.Nat…
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/hantavirus-us-sta…
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web search NEUTRAL — Cleaning rodent-infested cars, campers and trailers can also pose a threat. There are no reports that the hantaviruses found in the United States can be transmitted from person to person, so touching,…
https://srhd.org/health-topics/diseases-conditions/hantaviru…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hantavirus is primarily distributed by rodents through exposure to their urine, droppings or saliva and less commonly through a scratch or bite, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preven…
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2026/05/13/hantavir…
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Claim 5: “Several regions of the United States are seeing increased tick activity due to warmer temperatures”
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Multiple sources confirm that warmer temperatures are leading to increased tick activity in several U.S. regions, specifically mentioning the Northeast and Midwest.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tick Season 2025: 7 Cities Facing Increased Tick Populations This Year. As spring arrives, several U.S. cities are expected to see a rise in tick activity, according to the NPMA’s Public Health Pest I…
https://www.pestworld.org/news-hub/pest-articles/cities-faci…
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web search NEUTRAL — Several regions of the United States are seeing increased tick activity due to warmer temperatures, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2026/05/17/tick-bite…
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web search NEUTRAL — Why is warmer weather contributing to increased tick activity? 1. Longer Tick Seasons Warmer temperatures mean ticks become active earlier in the spring and stay active later into the fall, lengthenin…
https://www.einpresswire.com/article/810206744/rising-tick-a…
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Claim 6: “Wild Horse Fire in Millard County 70% contained at 7,025 acres”
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The provided evidence for this claim is completely irrelevant. The search results returned information about the Minnesota Wild NHL team, a TV show called 'The Wild Wild West', and individuals named Millard, but no information regarding a 'Wild Horse Fire' in Millard County.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Wild Wild West is an American television series that ran on the CBS network from 1965 to 1969. During its four-season run a total of 104 episodes were broadcast. The Wild Wild West blended Western…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Millard Preston Goodfellow, who often went by the name "Preston Goodfellow," was an American soldier, spy, diplomat, journalist, war correspondent, and newspaper publisher. A veteran of World War I, G…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millard_Preston_Goodfellow
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Naked Spur is a 1953 American Western film directed by Anthony Mann and starring James Stewart, Janet Leigh, Robert Ryan, Ralph Meeker, and Millard Mitchell. Written by Sam Rolfe and Harold Jack B…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Naked_Spur
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Claim 7: “A recent suspected hantavirus case in Illinois is a stark reminder that the potentially deadly virus does exist in the U.S.”
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Multiple sources, including the IDPH, confirm a potential/suspected case of hantavirus in a resident of northern Illinois.
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web search NEUTRAL — State health officials announced the first potential case of hantavirus in a resident who is living in northern Illinois but say it is separate from the recent outbreak on the cruise ship.
https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/05/12/state-official…
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web search NEUTRAL — A recent suspected hantavirus case in Illinois is a stark reminder that the potentially deadly virus does exist in the U.S.There are currently no cases of hantavirus in the U.S. that are linked to the…
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/hantavirus-us-sta…
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web search NEUTRAL — Suspected Hantavirus Case In Illinois Is Not Linked To Cruise Ship Outbreak: IDPH.Potential case of hantavirus reported in Illinois, but it’s not linked to cruise ship outbreak.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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