The heightened tick activity poses health risks, particularly for individuals who frequent outdoor areas. Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, which can cause symptoms ranging from mild flu-like conditions to severe neurological and cardiac complications if left untreated. Children, hikers, and pet owners are especially vulnerable, as they are more likely to come into contact with tick habitats. The increased tick population could also strain healthcare resources if cases of tick-borne illnesses rise significantly.