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health8 days ago•17 min saved

Harriman State Park Emerges as a Major Tick-Activity Hotspot

Harriman State Park in New York’s Lower Hudson Valley ranked No. 3 nationally on a World Atlas list of state parks with tick activity and documented tick-borne illnesses, with researchers citing its large deer population and heavy visitor traffic; the report notes rising Lyme disease cases in New York and a 145% jump in ticks submitted for testing from 2024 to 2025, prompting health officials to urge protective clothing, insect repellent, staying on marked trails, and thorough tick checks after outdoor trips.

via VINnews|

#deer-ticks #harriman-state-park #health

science2 months ago•47 min saved

Powassan virus resurges in New England, traced to a 1958 Ontario case

Powassan virus, a rare tick‑borne illness, is being diagnosed more often in the northeastern U.S., especially New England, carried by blacklegged (deer) ticks and can cause neuroinvasive disease. Its roots trace to a 4-year-old boy’s fatal illness near Powassan, Ontario, in 1958, linking the virus to ticks on a farm. In 2025, 76 Americans were diagnosed—a record—primarily in New England and the Upper Midwest. Prevention centers on tick checks, protective clothing, prompt tick removal, and deer-management efforts, though there is no simple fix for the growing tick problem.

via Yahoo|

#deer-ticks #lincoln-byers #new-england

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Vineyard Health Officials Probe Powassan Virus Case

Vineyard health officials are investigating a rare case of Powassan virus, a potentially deadly tick-borne disease that can cause severe neurological issues, with only one previous case on the Island in the past 20 years. The virus is transmitted quickly by deer ticks, which are active from May to July, and there is no specific treatment. Preventative measures such as protective clothing and tick checks are strongly recommended, especially during peak tick activity.

via The Vineyard Gazette|

#deer-ticks #health #marthas-vineyard

health1 year ago•1 min saved

Rising Tick Threats and Disease Risks Across the Northeast

A study reports that babesiosis, a rare tick-borne illness traditionally found in the Northeast, is spreading southward, with Maryland's Baltimore region becoming a hotspot for cases and infected ticks.

via Baltimore Sun|

#babesiosis #deer-ticks #disease-spread