Podcast: More than Lyme: The Tick-Borne Diseases You Need to Know About
Vermont Public Health Veterinarian Natalie Kwit and tick surveillance lead Patti Casey look at Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome and other tick-borne illnesses.
Could a tick bite make you allergic to red meat?
Lyme disease is just one of several tick-borne health threats emerging across the Northeast. Continue the conversation as Natalie Kwit and Patti Casey take a closer look at the diseases ticks carry and the growing public health challenges they present.
Natalie and Patti explore Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, alpha-gal syndrome and other emerging health concerns linked to tick bites. You’ll learn why Vermont remains one of the nation’s highest-incidence states for several tick-borne diseases, how changing environmental conditions may be influencing disease patterns, and why public health officials closely monitor both tick populations and human disease trends.
The conversation also covers common Lyme disease symptoms, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, practical steps you can take to reduce your risk while enjoying the outdoors, and essential information on recognizing risks, preventing tick bites and protecting yourself and your family.
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Each week we share stories, advice and insights from those closest to care in Vermont and northern New York while exploring the local and national issues shaping health care. Catch Living Healthy Together live airing on Radio Vermont's WDEV Fridays at 1 pm.
