Berkshire Tick Season Sparks Urgent-Care Surge and Alpha-gal Syndrome Cases
TL;DR
Warmer Berkshire weather is driving more tick activity, with Berkshire Health Systems’ urgent-care centers reporting a rise in tick-related visits and two Alpha-gal syndrome cases linked to Lone Star ticks. Health officials note climate-driven shifts in tick populations and emphasize prevention: treat clothing with permethrin, perform frequent body checks after outdoors activities, run clothes through a hot dryer, and use a tick spoon for removal. Most bites don’t require ER care, but consult a nurse hotline or urgent care if unsure.
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- Berkshire urgent cares see surge in tick-related visits — and two cases of Alpha-gal syndrome The Berkshire Eagle
- Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge Fox News
- ER visits for tick bites highest since 2017 in region WOWT
- Inside Your Health: Tick bites activity on the rise in Minnesota 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
- Old Dominion professor explains rising tick numbers WJLA
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