New Jersey Faces Rising Lyme Disease Cases Amid Climate Change
• New Jersey residents face a rising risk of Lyme disease due to climate change, which creates favorable conditions for tick populations.
• Warmer temperatures and increased humidity in the Northeastern U.S. are expanding the geographic range of ticks, bringing Lyme disease to new areas.
• Public health officials urge residents to take preventative measures, such as using insect repellent and performing thorough tick checks, to mitigate the risk of Lyme disease.
Climate change drives Lyme disease increase
New Jersey faces increasing Lyme disease cases due to climate change effects.
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