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Tick-related emergency room visits are surging in this state
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gabby Womack, Jordan Gartner , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This trend has been observed across the state, with ticks becoming increasingly prevalent.
In Virginia, healthcare workers are reporting a surge in tick-related issues. This trend has been observed across the state, with ticks becoming increasingly prevalent. According to UVA Health, the number of tick-related emergency room visits has been rising.
This increase began early in the year and has continued into the summer months. Further information on this topic is available from the source, including details on the situation in Virginia and the impact on local healthcare.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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