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Tick Season Begins: Vigilance Urged Against Illnesses

4/18/2025

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As tick season kicks off in Virginia, worries mount over tick-borne illnesses, particularly Alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy tied to lone star ticks. With nearly 450,000 cases reported across the nation, including Lyme disease and babesiosis from black-legged ticks, residents are urged to stay vigilant and take protective measures in tick-infested regions.

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As tick season kicks off in Virginia, worries mount over tick-borne illnesses, particularly Alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy tied to lone star ticks. With nearly 450,000 cases reported across the nation, including Lyme disease and babesiosis from black-legged ticks, residents are urged to stay vigilant and take protective measures in tick-infested regions.