Ticks in the U.S. are spreading rapidly due to climate change and ecological shifts, carrying a growing number of dangerous diseases like Lyme and alpha-gal syndrome. Despite 90% of vector-borne illnesses coming from ticks, public health efforts remain focused on mosquitoes, and governmen
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