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No red meat, no dairy, and no end in sight: How a tick-borne allergy has transformed Martha’s Vineyard - The Boston Globe
- Lone star ticks spreading beyond Martha’s Vineyard, raising Alpha Gal syndrome risk islandwide.
- Public health officials label alpha gal as a reportable condition to track cases.
- Residents deploy a mix of chemical and organic sprays to control ticks in yards.
- Experts warn ticks are active from spring through fall, increasing exposure risk.
- Alarming allergy symptoms include hives, gastrointestinal issues, and potential anaphylaxis.
- Local businesses adapt with alpha gal-friendly menus and staff training.
- A Tick Center blends conventional treatment with holistic care at a Vineyard clinic.
- MIT researchers consider releasing engineered mice to curb tick-borne diseases.
- Islanders advocate deer management and hunting to reduce deer-tick hosts.
- Tourism and island life face new considerations due to the tick threat and allergy.
- Experts emphasize tackling deer populations as a key strategy to curb ticks long-term.
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