How climate change will bring more pests and disease to New England
Monday, December 6th, 2021
Professor Sam Telford is quoted by Yahoo! on ticks and climate change.
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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
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
Why is there a EEE vaccine for horses but not for humans?
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Cummings School Professor Sam Telford, an expert on infections spread by mosquitoes and ticks, explains
Actually, there is a human vaccine for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), but it has never been approved for public use.
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.
A Rare Viral Disease Is on the Rise
Tuesday, July 11th, 2017
Scientists are stumped by a jump in cases of Powassan virus, a life-threatening tick-borne neurological disease On paper, Powassan virus sounds like your basic nightmare. A tick-borne infection with no vaccine and no cure, it… Read More
It’s Lyme Disease Season. Here’s How to Stay Safe from Ticks
Wednesday, June 28th, 2017
A Cummings School expert on infections spread by mosquitos and ticks shares five tick-safety tips for the summer.
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.
Lyme disease preventable by taking steps to avoid tick bites
Saturday, March 25th, 2017
Pest control experts who began seeing ticks in early February because of a warm winter and an abundance of acorns now say this will be one of the worst tick seasons in years – which may lead to an increase in Lyme disease.
