How to prevent tick bites
They’re tiny parasites that feed on the blood of mammals, and they can spread dozens of diseases. March 24-30 is Tick Bite ...
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Multiple species of ticks in the US can transmit red meat allergy, CDC reports reveal
In alpha-gal syndrome, the immune system overreacts to a sugar known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or "alpha-gal" for short.
Tick bites require vigilance, but they're not always dangerous. What health experts want you to know
Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.
Experts say surge in tick bites is underway in Massachusetts
NewsCenter 5's Maria Stephanos spoke with Dr. Simone Wildes, an Infectious Disease Specialist at South Shore Health, to learn ...
The Risk of Becoming Allergic to Meat After a Tick Bite May Be Higher Than Thought
New research from the CDC is exposing surprising new culprits behind a growing meat allergy. The tick menace is even worse ...
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The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs Of Lyme Disease
And while no one wants a bug bite, ticks are significantly more threatening than most. While treatable with antibiotics if caught early enough, if it’s left untreated, Lyme disease symptoms can ...
CDC Studies In Washington And Maine Find Rare Meat Allergy Now Linked To Tick Bites From Two More Species
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning that a rare red meat allergy is now being ...
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Tick bites require vigilance, but they're not always dangerous. What health experts want you to know
Getting a tick bite can be understandably scary: They're most often discussed in the context of people developing Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can either be easily treated if caught ...