Tick-borne Disease Reports
Nebraska DHHS collects de-identified, limited information on patient visits to emergency departments (ED) across the state. The data allow the Vector-Borne Disease program to track trends for certain types of emergency department visits.
The following reports show seasonal trends in reported tick bites and tick-borne disease diagnoses in Nebraska residents. The reports are updated bi-weekly during vector season when tick and tick-borne disease activity increases (April – October) and monthly the rest of the year.
When ticks are active in Nebraska (April-October), staff from the NE DHHS vector-borne disease program and local health departments search for ticks at various sites throughout the state in a process called "tick dragging." Using a white canvas cloth, ticks are collected and identified to species under a microscope. This information is used to understand when and where ticks are active in Nebraska and what pathogens these ticks might be carrying.
When people and healthcare providers are aware of the types of ticks and tick-borne diseases potentially circulating in their area, they can better prevent, diagnose, and treat those diseases.
Reported Cases by Year | Reported Cases by Month of Onset
Reported Cases by Year | Reported Cases by Month of Onset
Reported Cases by Year | Reported Cases by Month of Onset