SUMARY:
"Reported U.S. Lyme disease cases reached more than 89,000 in 2023, with broader estimates suggesting roughly 476,000 people are diagnosed and treated each year, underscoring substantial clinical burden. (1) The geography of Lyme continues to expand, with 2023 county-level maps showing spread beyond traditional hot spots in the Northeast and Upper Midwest. (2)
Ecologic drivers may be contributing, including warming temperatures and longer shoulder seasons, which facilitate tick survival and human exposure"
LINK:
https://www.idsociety.org/science-speaks-blog/2026/tick-borne-disease-vaccines-what-clinicians-should-know-in-2026/
