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.
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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
Lyme Bacterium Predates the U.S. Lab That Conspiracy Theorists Say Unleashed Ticks on Public
Thursday, July 18th, 2019
As Congress orders an investigation of whether the Pentagon is to blame for the Lyme disease epidemic, a Cummings School expert explains why that’s a waste of public time and money The U.S. House of… Read More
Warm, spring weather means tick season is here
Monday, April 1st, 2019
Dr. Michael Stone spoke with Boston 25 News (Fox affiliate) on the start of tick season and prevention/protection for pets.
Might Mice
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
Cummings School and MIT work with Massachusetts citizens to genetically fight Lyme disease.
Experts warn of risk of infection during tick season
Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
In a news segment for WCVB (ABC Boston), Sam Telford provides his take on predictions around the upcoming tick season and offers advice on preventing tick bites.
Why finding a solution to control Lyme disease isn’t simple
Wednesday, April 5th, 2017
This piece includes commentary from Sam Telford and a look at his research into deer ticks and potential ways to limit the spread of Lyme disease.
