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 is presenting two presentations at the 1st European Tick-borne Disease Conference in Paris, France, on March 10-11, 2025. An exciting aim of the conference is to encourage new collaborations to shape the future of tick-borne disease prevention and treatment. Learn more at https://www.etbd.eu/
Ticks in Virginia, Radford University's Department of Public and Healthcare Leadership, and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) Community Outreach & Research Program have partnered to create Tick-borne Disease Continuing Education Packets 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, how to prevent tick-borne diseases, and improve health outcomes for patients with tick-borne diseases. Through research, education, and the sharing of evidence-based information and resources, we aim to prevent tick-borne diseases for residents and visitors to Virginia.
