Public health officials in the United States and Türkiye are reporting a rise in tick-borne diseases. As a result, there is a growing focus on improving prevention methods and developing new medicines.

美國與土耳其的公共衛生官員報告指出，蜱蟲傳染病正在增加。因此，目前各界更加關注如何改善預防方法並開發新藥。

In the United States, certain types of ticks, such as black-legged and lone star ticks, are spreading to new areas. Experts believe this is caused by warmer climates and human activities, including land development and the growth of deer populations. Consequently, there are more cases of Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome, which causes an allergy to red meat. Meanwhile, in Türkiye, health officials have warned about Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, which can be spread by ticks or through contact with infected fluids.

在美國，某些類型的蜱蟲，例如黑腿蜱和孤星蜱，正擴散到新地區。專家認為這是由氣候變暖和人類活動引起的，包括土地開發和鹿群數量增加。因此，萊姆病和導致紅肉過敏的 alpha-gal 綜合症病例有所增加。同時，土耳其的衛生官員警告了克里米亞-剛果出血熱，該病可透過蜱蟲或接觸受感染的體液傳播。

To fight these diseases, scientists are focusing on new vaccines. For example, Pfizer reported that its Lyme vaccine had a success rate of over 70% in Phase 3 trials, and another company, MassBiologics, is creating a special antibody treatment. Furthermore, doctors are now able to diagnose alpha-gal syndrome much faster, reducing the wait time from seven years to about 18 months. The long-term goal is to create a universal vaccine that stops all types of tick-borne pathogens.

為了對抗這些疾病，科學家正專注於研發新疫苗。例如，輝達（Pfizer）報告其萊姆病疫苗在第三期臨床試驗中的成功率超過 70%，而另一家公司 MassBiologics 則在研發一種特殊的抗體治療。此外，醫生現在能更快地診斷出 alpha-gal 綜合症，將等待時間從七年縮短至約 18 個月。長期目標是創造一種通用疫苗，以阻止所有類型的蜱蟲傳播病原體。

However, some experts, such as Rick Ostfeld, warn that political problems and a lack of public trust in vaccines could slow down these medical advances. There are also concerns that a decrease in government funding for research might hinder scientific progress. Because of this, health authorities emphasize the importance of personal protection. They recommend using approved insect repellents, wearing treated clothing, and using tweezers to remove ticks carefully to prevent infection.

然而，一些專家（如 Rick Ostfeld）警告，政治問題和公眾對疫苗缺乏信任可能會減緩這些醫療進展。同時也有人擔心，政府研究經費的減少可能會阻礙科學進步。因此，衛生當局強調個人防護的重要性。他們建議使用經認可的驅蟲劑、穿著經過處理的衣物，並使用鑷子小心移除蜱蟲以防止感染。

Although the risk from ticks is increasing, the combination of new vaccines, faster diagnosis, and careful personal habits provides a strong way to reduce these health risks.

雖然蜱蟲帶來的風險在增加，但結合新疫苗、更快速的診斷以及謹慎的個人習慣，為降低這些健康風險提供了強而有力的手段。