Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain ...

As the weather heats up, Illinois health experts urge the public to protect themselves from ticks and Lyme disease.

As warmer weather approaches, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued a warning about tick season and Lyme ...

SPRINGFIELD With warmer weather comes “tick season” and the annual observance of National Lyme Disease Awareness Month ...

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to know.

Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ... bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue and a characteristic ...

Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted ... dog tick, brown dog tick or Rocky Mountain wood tick. Most people who get sick with this will have a fever, headache ...