TICKS ALLERGY PUBLIC HEALTH TOURISM

Jun 05 2026HEALTH

Ticks on the Island: A New Allergy Threat

The summer playground of Martha’s Vineyard is now a hotspot for tiny creatures that can change how people eat. The problem isn’t ordinary ticks; it’s a species called the lone star tick that can trigger alpha‑gal syndrome, an allergy to red meat and dairy. The island’s residents now have to think tw

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