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Up to 450,000 people in the US may have alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy linked to tick bites that many physicians have never heard of.

Sinus infections, tick bites and cases of COVID-19: Watch this weeks Whats Going around for a look at what doctors are treating in your community.

The CDC also found "concerning" numbers of doctors don't know about alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic reaction to red meat.

This summer, be especially vigilant about a tiny menace that could spoil your appetite for years.

Alert. today, the centers for disease control is morning about a potentially life-threatening red meat allergy caused by tick bites. the report estimates nearly 450,000 people may have contracted the disease known as alpha-gal syndrome. cbss meg oliver reports the alert comes as health officials report cases of tickborne diseases are rising. >> reporter: last year, 53-year-old carmen stangota began suffering from fatigue and muscle spasms and slurred speech. >> eight months of testing, six diffe...

Rise in tick bites causes 30% increase in emergency department visits in the US, with the Northeast having the highest number of hospital visits per 100,000.

Found a tick embedded in your skin? Here are some symptoms of problematic tick bites you should be on the lookout for.

What to do if you find a tick on your body?

What to do if you find a tick on your body?

(COLORADO) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is warning the public about the dangers of tick bites and shared a few photos to help emphasize how the insects can sometimes go unnoticed. Tickborne illnesses pose a definite threat during the summer months when temperatures warm up and people are recreating outdoors. […]