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.
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.
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.
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
Wednesday, June 28th, 2017
5 tips from an expert at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Deer ticks can carry six different infections in the eastern United States, and the risk of contracting Lyme disease alone is enough reason to… Read More
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.
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.
Sunday, November 27th, 2016
Sam Telford comments on a recent dip in the deer tick population in the Northeast in this article about the ways to prevent and avoid ticks as the weather gets colder.
Friday, September 30th, 2016
Sam Telford comments on a recent dip in the deer tick population in the Northeast in this article about the ways to prevent and avoid ticks as the weather turns to fall.
Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
Learn the 5 Steps for removing ticks
