The fast-moving, deadly novel coronavirus has permeated everybody’s thoughts and actions in recent weeks. But, there is another potentially deadly Source: telegram.com
Lyme Disease Is The Last Thing You Need Right Now
Ticks are not social distancing or staying home during this pandemic – you need to protect yourself! Source: Forbes
Warmer temperatures mark the start of tick season: How to avoid & remove them
As temperatures warm up, bloodsucking ticks come out. Health professionals say tick season usually begins when the temperatures begin to rise and dormant ticks start looking for food. Right now, most states are under a “Safer at Home” order or similar due to the coronavirus pandemic. Medical professionals say its good to get outside and get some fresh air and … Read More
Worried about the warm weather and ticks? Here’s what you can do
Above-average temperatures in December and January mean ticks could be on the prowl. Source: ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
Tick season chomping at the bit
Adult ticks in Sonoma are active in winter. Source: Sonoma Index Tribune
Lyme disease found in nearly 40 percent of Maine deer ticks in 2019
(BDN) — Nearly 40 percent of Maine deer ticks submitted to the University of Maine Tick Lab in 2019 tested positive for Lyme disease, according to the lab’s first tick surveillance annual report. A smaller percentage tested positive for anaplasma and babesia, two other common tick-borne diseases. In addition to providing information about the prevalence of tick-borne diseases in Maine, … Read More
Researchers move forward with shot to prevent Lyme disease
Lyme Disease cripples hundreds of people in Wisconsin each year and now researchers are working on a shot to prevent the problem. Source: WKOW
Lyme disease is spreading across the country (via WSLS)
Lyme disease is spreading across the country and it’s not always easy to detect. 30,000 cases are reported to the CDC every year. Source: WSLS
Tick season returns to the Carolinas (via WJZY)
They may be tiny but if they’re not taken care of they can cause big problems. Ticks are out and already biting this season. Source: WJZY
Health officials warn about blacklegged ticks and Lyme disease (via Fox17)
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Health officials are urging people to protect themselves from a certain type of tick that can carry Lyme disease. The blacklegged, or deer tick, can carry the disease and nymphs are often out during late spring to early summer. According to Brian Hartl, an epidemiologist for the Kent County Health Department, the nymphs are currently out … Read More
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