I realize this specific case concerned a bite that happened in China, but families should be aware that this is a real issue in the NE. Ticks are a serious threat, and I was so happy to see a large sign in one school that reminded students to do a tick check every day. Many of the campuses have ideal conditions for ticks, and students should be aware of the risk, and steps they can take to mitigate that risk. Daily checks are a must, as are basic safety precautions in the woods (stay on the trail/path, no open shoes, tuck pants into socks). We also pretreat all of our family’s shoes, hiking socks and pants with permethrin, and use DEET repellants. Tick-borne illnesses go far beyond Lyme Disease, which can be devastating in its own right.