Resources
A collection of key references we keep coming back to in our work.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
The Boston Globe: Massachusetts to track Alpha-gal syndrome, a growing threat from tick bites. Here’s what to know.
A Boston Globe article reports that Massachusetts is moving to formally track cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a growing tick-borne red meat allergy linked to lone star tick bites. State officials say the new reporting requirement will help improve monitoring, identify where cases are occurring, and strengthen public health response as tick populations expand across the state.
The Boston Globe: Tick season is back with a vengeance as ER visits climb to a 10-year high
A Boston Globe article reports rising tick-borne illnesses in Massachusetts, including increasing cases of alpha-gal syndrome, and highlights state efforts to improve tracking and prevention.
The Boston Globe: What to know about Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease
A Boston Globe article covers Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease in the Northeast that can quickly cause severe neurological illness, with prevention through tick avoidance as the main protection.
The Boston Globe: Why is Martha’s Vineyard going vegan? It’s because of the ticks.
A Boston Globe article describes how alpha-gal syndrome from lone star tick bites is changing diets on Martha’s Vineyard and increasing demand for mammal-free food options.
MV Times: Ticks, transportation, access: Top priorities for health officials
A Martha’s Vineyard Times article highlights a new plan by the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital illustrates its focus for the next three years. With a focus on tick-borne illness, transportation challenges, and improving access to care on the Island.
MV Times: Tick Free MV's Public Panel Discussion on the Deer Survey
A Martha’s Vineyard Times article covers a public briefing on an aerial deer survey that mapped about 4,681 deer across the Island, with the results intended to guide efforts to reduce tick-borne disease risk.
MV Times: Extensive Mapping of the Deer Population is In
A Martha’s Vineyard Times article reports on a large-scale deer survey using drones and thermal imaging to map deer populations, with the results intended to support efforts to reduce tick-borne illness on the Island, efforts led by Tick Free MV.
MV Times: A Battle Against Ticks Takes to the Air
An article in The Martha’s Vineyard Times covers local efforts to fight the Island’s growing tick problem, including deer management, hunting expansion, and community action led by Tick Free MV to reduce tick-borne illness.
MV Times: Healey Backs Modernizing Hunting Laws
A Martha’s Vineyard Times article reports on Governor Maura Healey’s support for modernizing Massachusetts hunting laws as part of broader efforts to address the growing tick and deer population. The proposal aims to expand deer management tools to help reduce the spread of tick-borne illnesses across the state.
Vineyard Gazette: Chefs Consider Ways to Make Menus Alpha-Gal Friendly
A Vineyard Gazette article explores how Martha’s Vineyard chefs are adapting menus and kitchen practices to better accommodate people with alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy to mammalian products.