‘It Filled Me with Fear’: New Brunswicker Warns Others About Tick Bites

‘It filled me with fear’: New Brunswicker warns others about tick bites

Ticks are often found in wooded, grassy or marshy areas. Canada has more than 40 different types but the most problematic are the eastern and western blacklegged ticks, according to Mount Allison University biologist Vett Lloyd.

Uptick in tick bites reported in Central Pennsylvania emergency rooms

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — With summer temperatures reaching Central Pennsylvania, emergency rooms are noticing an uptick in ticks. "The seasons are now changing and so we're doing a lot more outdoor stuff," said Nsikak Daniel, M.D., an emergency room physician at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. "Ticks are just one of those things you kind of get when you go out into the woods." While children and older adults may have the most adve…

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Ticks becoming more active as weather heats up

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - The weather is getting warmer and the bugs are really coming out. Over the years, the tick population has increased dramatically and it's important to protect yourself from them. As the weather gets warmer, more and more of us are spending time outside. Ticks tend to be very active this time of year, and they can carry dangerous and even deadly diseases like Lyme, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Powassan. So it's impor…

'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…