With spring in full swing and summer right around the corner, public health officials are reminding North Carolinians to be cautious about ticks and mosquitoes. In 2024 alone, the state has already reported more than 900 cases of illnesses tied to these pesky biters. To help curb the spread, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is relaunching its “Fight the Bite” campaign to raise awareness and promote prevention.

Emily Herring, Public Health Veterinarian with the NCDHHS, joined Jeff Hamlin to talk about the campaign and how residents can protect themselves this season.