Ticks & Lyme Disease in Chicagoland: What to know in 2024

WGN Chicago

May 10, 2024 at 6:38 PM

CHICAGO — May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and as the temperatures warm up, the ticks begin to emerge and concerns about the disease increase.

In fact, this year has already produced an increased number of calls about tick bites, according to Dr. Casey Kelley, the founder and medical director of Case Integrative Health.

Kelley joined WGN News to share important information about Lyme Disease, the prevalence of the disease in the metro area, what to do if you’re bitten by a tick and the treatments available for those living with the disease.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WGN-TV.

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