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@publicnewsservice.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 11:00 AM

West Virginia has recorded 93 confirmed or probable cases of alpha-gal syndrome this year, up from 14 at the same time last year. The tick-borne condition can cause an allergy to red meat and dairy. Cover your skin, use repellent and check for ticks.
#WestVirginia #AlphaGal #TickSafety

@clepublichealth.bsky.social Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM

Diseases spread by ticks are an increasing concern in Ohio. Protect yourself by preventing tick bites, checking for ticks, removing them quickly and watching for symptoms. Ticks are most active during warmer months.

Learn more: ODH.Ohio.Gov/tick

#TickSafety #PublicHealth

Be tick smart. Protect, check, remove, and watch. Wear repellent. Check for ticks daily. Shower soon after being outdoors. Call your doctor if you get a fever or rash following a tick bite. How to remove a tick: 1) Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. 2) Pull upward with steady, even pressure to remove the tick. Avoid twisting or jerking. 3) Clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, iodine scrub, or soap and water.

Ohio Tick ID Card. Ruler showing actual size comparison of Blacklegged (deer) tick is: female .5 centimeters; male is .25 centimeters and nymph/larva are less than .25 centimeters. American dog (wood) tick: female and male are .5 centimeters; larva is less than .25 centimeters. Lone Star Tick: female 1 centimeter; male is .5 centimeters; nymph and larva are less than .25 centimeters.

@netec.org Sep 3, 2026, 2:10 PM

Summer adventures can come with bug bites—but not all bites carry the same risks.

Hear more summer safety tips from Dr. Andi Shane in a recent episode of Transmission Interrupted.

🎧 Listen: https://ow.ly/NhAN50ZCHbi

#TickSafety #MosquitoSafety #OutdoorSafety #NETEC

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