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Tick-related emergency room visits are surging in this state
Virginia is experiencing a surge in tick-related emergency room visits, with UVA Health reporting increased cases starting early this spring and continuing into summer. Jeffrey Wilson of UVA Health highlighted risks like tick-borne infections and alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy linked to tick bites, and emphasized prevention strategies such as repellents and permethrin-treated clothing. The CDC's April study indicated an early warning of a significant tick year, which has proven accurate.
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