TICKS IN VIRGNIA
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We created a Tick Safety Activity Book with over 40 fun activities for children to learn about ticks and tick safety. I-See-a-Tick Mazes, Tick-Not-a-Tick Challenges, Coloring, and more! Order a book here.
Ticks in Virginia Founder Jenny Hall recently presented two presentations at the 1st European Tick-borne Disease Conference in Paris, France, on March 10-11, 2025. Her research on the lived experiences of adults with Alpha-gal Syndrome and its impact on quality of life was presented as part of the emerging tick-borne disease session under medical management. It was the only presentation on Alpha-gal, raising awareness to attendees from 21 countries of this emerging tick-borne disease across the globe.
We are partnering with Radford University's Department of Public and Healthcare Leadership and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) Community Outreach & Research Program to develop Tick-borne Disease Continuing Education resources for Healthcare Providers in Southwest Virginia. More information coming soon.
Did you Know?
Virginia is considered a high-incidence state for Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Alpha-gal Syndrome.
You can get bitten by a tick year-round in Virginia.
There are over a dozen different potential tick-borne diseases in Virginia.
Tick-borne diseases can be chronic and lead to disability and early death.
Tick-borne diseases have been declared a global public health threat.
Ticks in Virginia was created to raise awareness of the dangers of ticks, prevent tick-borne diseases, and improve patient health outcomes through research, translation, and dissemination of evidence-based, audience-specific information and resources.
