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"Tick Bites Linked to Meat Allergy: Prevention Tips"

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Source: WJXT News4JAX
"Tick Bites Linked to Meat Allergy: Prevention Tips"
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TL;DR

Lone star ticks, found in Florida and Georgia, can cause meat allergies and spread diseases like ehrlichiosis and Heartland virus. With climate change and growing deer populations, these ticks are spreading to northern states and Canada. Effective insect repellents and permethrin-treated clothing are recommended for protection.

Topics:healthlocal-news#climate-change#insect-repellent#local-news#lone-star-tick#meat-allergy#tick-borne-diseases
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  1. A lone star tick can give you a disease that makes you allergic to meat. Know how to spot it before it bites.  WJXT News4JAX
  2. Bites from this GA tick could make you allergic to meat. What to know & places to avoid  Macon Telegraph
  3. The lone star tick is spreading; Here are tips to protect yourself  NBC DFW
  4. Tick bite causes meat allergy for Fayetteville BBQ owner  KFSM 5Newsonline
  5. This deadly meat allergy is linked to tick bites  WCVB Boston

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