Emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically this year, reaching the highest level in nearly a decade as ticks expand into new areas.
WHO:ER patients; Adriana Stimola; Sam Telford; Ben DeForest
WHAT:ER visits for tick bites rise alongside an increase in Alpha-gal syndrome after lone star tick bites.
WHEN:Reported Dec 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:Martha's Vineyard, USA
WHY:A rise in tick bites and the spread of lone star ticks is associated with increased Alpha-gal syndrome reactions to red meat.
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