The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBS News · Aug 23, 2026 at 9:16 AM ET
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The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome(opens original report in a new tab)This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to… — CBS News
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