June 4, 2026

Could Babesia Be Making Herx Symptoms Worse? Could Babesia be making Herx symptoms worse? Night sweats and air hunger may be important clues. Not every symptom flare is a Herxheimer reaction. Babesia and Herx reactions can overlap in ways that make Lyme disease treatment more confusing. Patients may notice worsening symptoms and assume they are […]

Why Tick Bite Prevention for Kids Is So Difficult Tick bite prevention for kids sounds simple in theory: use repellent, avoid ticks, and check children after outdoor activities. In practice, prevention is much harder. Children are among the age groups at highest risk for tick bites and Lyme disease. Young children spend more time outdoors,