There’s a Vaccine for Lyme Disease. So Why Can’t We Get It?
Saturday, July 10th, 2021
Professor Sam Telford spoke with New York Magazine about ticks and Lyme Disease.
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How Much Should I Worry About Ticks?
Tuesday, June 29th, 2021
Professor Sam Telford spoke with Slate.com about all things ticks—from observations of tick populations in his fieldwork to preventing tick bites.
Can a Tufts Professor Finally Stop Lyme Disease?
Tuesday, May 11th, 2021
Photo by Matt Kalinowski / Professor Sam Telford discusses his 30-plus-year career studying ticks and the pathogens they transmit, and his current projects, in a Boston Magazine profile.
Mother of 10-year-old battling tick-borne disease: ‘his brain is on fire’
Friday, May 7th, 2021
Professor Sam Telford comments on local numbers of Lyme disease cases in 2020 and tick-prevention in a Boston 25 story.
Plotting the End of Lyme Disease
Thursday, May 6th, 2021
For years, Tufts researchers have been on the cutting edge of investigating and treating the mysterious illness known as Lyme disease. Now, a new initiative seeks to eradicate the disease once and for all.
Lyme disease now, EEE could soon follow
Wednesday, June 24th, 2020
Professor Sam Telford spoke with Boston 25 about mosquitoes and ticks and risk of related vector-borne disease this summer, emphasizing the need for repellant.
When Mosquito and Tick Season Meets COVID-19
Monday, June 15th, 2020
The outdoors have offered an escape from the pandemic, but summer weather brings the risk of EEE and Lyme disease
Coronavirus cabin fever? Before stepping outside for that walk, remember it’s tick season
Monday, March 30th, 2020
As people venture outside to get fresh air and exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts, including Professor Sam Telford, spoke with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette about the risk of ticks and tick-borne illness as well as preventative measures individuals can take.
A Vote Against Lyme Disease
Thursday, January 9th, 2020
Cast your ballot for the best new ideas in fighting a growing health problem
Join the Fight Against Lyme Disease
Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
The Lyme Disease Challenge event November 1 seeks students and faculty from disparate fields to combat the disease Students, post-docs, and faculty from across Tufts University are invited to lend their expertise and fresh ideas… Read More
