Tip Sheets

Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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Malaria vaccine significant progress, but dosage may prove logistically challenging

October 6, 2021

The first malaria vaccine has been approved by the World Health Organization.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

Ticks aren’t social distancing: Here’s how to protect yourself

April 23, 2020

Spring is here and being outdoors is important, especially in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic – but it’s important to remember both ticks and people are active outside. Laura Harrington and Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann offer important tips on tick awareness and how prevent their bites while enjoying the outdoors.

Agriculture and Life Sciences

Don’t let ticks torment as temps rise — experts share advice, latest research

March 27, 2019

With at least 27 species of ticks in the eastern U.S., ticks and tick-borne diseases have become a serious public health issue. Cornell University experts are warning that in 2019 the Asian longhorned tick will track further into the U.S., humans may be struck with tick-borne infections within 15 minutes of contact, and pets will be exposed to ticks simply by running on a freshly mowed lawn. Laura Harrington, Laura Goodman, Manigandan Lejeune Virapin, and Matt Frye are available for interviews on tick-borne diseases, prevention tips for humans and animals, advice on pest management, and invading tick species.