US EditionCDC, Wildlife Experts Warn of 'Rough' Tick Season Ahead with Bites on the Rise
- Experts and health officials warn of a rough tick season in 2025 as tick bites and related illnesses rise across multiple regions.
- The increase in tick activity results from warm weather arrival and expanding tick populations, including new species like the Asian longhorn tick.
- Ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by Lone Star Tick bites causing severe allergic reactions.
- The CDC estimates 500,000 Lyme disease cases in the U.S. This year, while Ontario reported 2,330 cases last year, and wildlife experts urge precautions like bug spray and body checks.
- The season's increase in tick-borne illnesses implies heightened health risks, necessitating public awareness and consistent prevention habits during outdoor activities.
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'I want people to know': Green Country family warns about Alpha-Gal Syndrome
A Green Country woman is warning others about Alpha-Gal Syndrome — a serious red meat allergy caused by tick bites. Tawanna Ross Leivan, along with her husband, son, and mother, all live with the condition. It affects not just food, but medications and daily products. Doctors say awareness is key, and if you feel sick hours after eating meat, ask your doctor about Alpha-Gal.
New species of ticks takes up residence in Buckeye State
If the thought of creepy crawlies sends shivers down your spine, fair warning: Tick season is upon us. According to a report by Ohio’s Country Journal, experts are seeing a shift in the number and species of ticks here, and many bring health concerns with them. “We’re seeing changes in the distribution of a lot of medically important tick species,” Risa Pesapane, an associate professor in ecosystem and wildlife health at Ohio State University to…
Tick season has returned warns Grey Bruce Public Health
As the warm weather arrived this week, Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding residents and visitors that means the return of blacklegged ticks.The Health Unit warns that these ticks are capable of transmitting bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause potentially serious diseases, including Lyme disease.Ticks are primarily active in the spring and summer and Grey-Bruce is considered an Estimated Risk Area.According to Public Health Ontario…
NYC Health Officials Warn of Rising Tick-Borne Disease Risks Ahead of Summer Season
NYC Health Officials Warn of Rising Tick-Borne Disease Risks Ahead of Summer Season Edited by: TJVNews.com As summer approaches and New Yorkers prepare to enjoy the outdoors, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is urging residents to take proactive steps against the growing threat of tick-borne diseases. In a comprehensive advisory issued this week, city officials emphasized the need for vigilance as tick activity increases…
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