As summer temperatures rise in Montgomery County, more people are heading outdoors to hike, camp, and explore nature. While spending time in green spaces is great for your health, it also comes with an important seasonal risk: Lyme disease. At AFC Urgent Care Rockville, we see an uptick in tick-related visits every year—especially between May and August, when black-legged ticks (commonly known as deer ticks) are most active. In this post, we’ll walk ...
