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A meat allergy caused by ticks may be popping up in new parts of the U.S.

It’s rare, but in some cases a tick bite can cause a person to develop an allergy to red meat. Most cases, scientists believe, are linked to the lone star tick, a species typically found in the ...
NBC Connecticut

Ticks are back and experts want you to use caution when enjoying the outdoors

It's that time of year again - ticks are popping up across the state. If you plan to spend time outdoors this summer, you should be vigilant. They’re hanging on to low-hanging foliage waiting for a ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Rare tick-borne viruses pop up in Midwest, New York

Health officials in Missouri, Indiana and New York recently confirmed cases of rare tick-borne viruses. Two cases resulted in death. The CDC on Tuesday confirmed two cases of Heartland virus occurred ...
Kitsap Sun

Tick season bites: Here's how to avoid the blood suckers and what to do when you can't

Ticks are commonly found in grassy or wooded areas and can be brought into homes on pets or clothing. Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and alpha-gal ...
USA Today

Do you know the signs of a tick bite? What to look for

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...
Uticaod

What to know about ticks

Ticks are arthropods, not insects, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks inhabit areas with tall grass, shrubs, and leaf litter, requiring direct contact with hosts. Protective measures ...
Hartford Courant

Two non-native tick species are spreading in CT. One can cause serious food allergy.

Two emerging tick species, including one that is known to cause a red meat allergy, are on the rise in Connecticut. Researchers at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station recently released ...
extension.purdue.edu

Do All You Can to Prevent Tick Bites

Above: Purdue tick researcher Chhoki Sherpa views Asian longhorned tick while working in Cate Hill lab in Whistler Hall. The more we learn about ticks, the more committed we all should be about ...
WFSB

First evidence of longhorned tick infection found in Connecticut

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - Scientists have identified the first U.S. case of the invasive longhorned tick carrying a bacteria that causes Ehrlichiosis in Fairfield. According to the Connecticut ...
WGAL

Invasive Asian longhorned tick spreading in Pa.

WELCOME BACK. WELL, SUMMER IS HERE, AND THAT MEANS WATCH OUT FOR TICKS. ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE SPENDING EXTENSIVE TIME OUTDOORS. AND THIS YEAR, THERE’S A NEW CONCERN. AS A NEWER SPECIES OF TICK IS ...
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What you need to know about winter ticks

One of the most dangerous myths surrounding winter is that it is the one time of year you do not have to worry about ticks. Massachusetts natives are no strangers to dealing with these tiny and ...