The Tick Epidemic: A Ticking Time Bomb for Public Health? The alarming rise in tick borne illnesses has been making headlines for years, but this summer's surge is particularly concerning.
Emergency room visits for tick bites have skyrocketed, along with a new threat: Alpha gal syndrome (AGS).
This condition, triggered by a single bite from the Lone Star tick, can render its victims violently allergic to red meat.