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A collection of local and national news on ticks, tick-borne illnesses and Tick Free MV
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The Daily Show: The Tick Guy Explains How to Stay Safe from Ticks
A lighthearted but informative segment featuring Dr. Thomas Mather ("The Tick Guy") of the University of Rhode Island, who breaks down tick identification, tick-borne disease risk, and his three-pronged prevention approach — tuck, treat, and check — while fielding the Daily Show staff's most anxious tick questions.
CNN: Why This Summer Destination is a Hot Spot for a Rapidly Growing Tickborne Red Meat Allergy
A CNN video report on the rise of alpha-gal syndrome on Martha's Vineyard, exploring why the island has been hit especially hard and how residents and businesses are adapting to the growing threat.
Daily New Hampshire Gazette: Oh deer, ‘ticks are winning’: Booming deer populations, shifting weather are fueling sharp rise across New England
A regional look at the forces driving New England's tick crisis, from booming deer populations to shifting climate, featuring researchers from UMass Amherst and the University of Rhode Island.
USA Today: Tick bites surge, sending many to ER
National reporting on record-high emergency room visits for tick bites, with CDC data and maps showing where tick activity is rising most — particularly in the Northeast and Midwest — plus background on Lyme disease and tick-check guidance.
MV Times: Federal department announces millions of dollars in tick initiatives
Local coverage of HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s federal funding announcement targeting Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome, and what it may mean for Martha's Vineyard.
Vineyard Gazette: RFK Invokes the Vineyard in New Tick-Borne Illness Effort
Federal attention turns to Martha's Vineyard as RFK Jr. announces new funding and research targeting Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome.
Boston Globe: No red meat, no dairy, and no end in sight: How a tick-borne allergy has transformed Martha’s Vineyard
A deep dive into how alpha-gal syndrome is reshaping daily life on Martha's Vineyard, from restaurant menus to medical care, featuring local residents, businesses, and experts including Patrick Roden-Reynolds and Lea Hamner.
Boston (WHDH) - Businesses on Martha’s Vineyard changing menus due to tick-borne allergy
A news segment on how the rise of alpha-gal syndrome is prompting local businesses to adapt, with Chilmark General Store creating a dedicated alpha-gal-friendly menu and Tick Free Martha's Vineyard speaking to the broader effort to address the island's tick problem.
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.