The spread and increase in numbers of the lone star tick and the diseases they cause, with an emphasis on larval “tick bombs” and the alpha gal red meat allergy. The Martha’s Vineyard Tick-borne Illness Reduction Initiative (aka the Tick Program) is dedicated to reducing the number of ticks and tick-borne illnesses on Martha’s Vineyard through education, advocacy and cooperation with other organizations and individuals

Sponsored by the Boards of Health of the six Island towns

https://www.mvboh.com>tickborneillness