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Raising awareness about alpha-gal syndrome, the mammalian meat allergy. Posts≠medical advice. Website: https://alphagalinformation.org/ #alphagal #alphagalsyndrome #allergy #glycotime
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This Thursday! www.agrisafe.org/event/webina...

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Thank you so much, @lymenews.bsky.social, for raising awareness about the threat that alpha-gal syndrome poses to farmers and ranchers. www.lymedisease.org/tick-borne-a...

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Did you know that bioprosthetic heart valves can prematurely degenerate in people with AGS? Don't take it from me, listen to renown heart surgeon, Dr. Joseph W. Turek, MD, PhD, MBA. Alpha-gal syndrome: it's #MoreThanFoodAllergy. youtu.be/Wua_bKVmSZk

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Research ties bites from 2 more types of #ticks to red meat allergy In the United States, alpha-gal syndrome is usually linked to bites from the lone star tick, but these cases were caused by black-legged and western black-legged ticks. www.cidrap.umn.edu/t... Photo: CDC

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Two new, ground-breaking studies documented--for the first time-- cases of alpha-gal syndrome caused by: • Blacked legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) • Western black-legged ticks (Ixodes pacifica) 1/ wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/... wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/...

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PLS TAKE ACTION! Please urge your member of the House of Representatives to cosponsor the Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act! If passed, alpha-gal will be listed on most packaged foods sold in the United States, just like peanuts, soy, eggs, etc. secure.everyaction.com/mOO1D7F_FUG4...

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Good news for ARS Pharma on their FDA approval of neffy® 1 mg (epinephrine nasal spray) for treatment of children (ages 4+, 33–66 lbs) living with serious allergies. This treatment option is expected to be available by late May, just in time for back-to-school epi-renewal season.

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We looked for a tick bite prevention brochure with tips that work against lone star ticks. Experts told us there wasn't one. So we made one! alphagalinformation.org/wp-content/u...

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How do you distinguish between the three dominant forms of red meat allergy? Jeff Wilson and Tom Platts-Mills wrote a great paper about this (link below). A few highlights... 1/ pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

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Thank you so much @theticklab.bsky.social for getting the word out about alpha-gal syndrome and our community's advocacy efforts--in addition to all the amazing research you and your lab mates do!

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PSA for anyone up late: please take precautions to avoid tick bites. I just had another scary alpha gal allergic reaction. The trigger was an accidental bite of bacon (mammal product) ten hours ago. 😰 More info: alphagalinformation.org

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The superstition is that itchy palms means $$$ is coming your way. One can only hope--we need the extra cash to pay for our epinephrine!

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One of the frustrating parts of having (and treating) #AGS is the broad range of potential triggers for anaphylaxis, and the changing nature of those reactions over time.

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"Experts now recognize that in addition to being a food allergy, alpha-gal syndrome 'is a major drug allergy,' says Sharon Forsyth, a founder of the nonprofit Alpha-gal Alliance and an AGS patient." wapo.st/4jke0S5

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2025 Is Camp TAG's 15th Year! #CampTAG will be held in OH, MI (new), & TN! Register TODAY at #FAACT: https://buff.ly/3WoSjXn Spots are filling up! We hope to see you this summer! #FoodAllergy #FoodAllergies #Anaphylaxis #SummerCamp #AllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyAwareness #FoodAllergyFamily

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Our Disaster Resource Center provides vital tools, tips, and resources tailored for individuals with food allergies during emergencies. Visit #FAACT for more resources and downloadable lists: https://buff.ly/3WdjkN2 #FoodAllergy #Allergy #Wildfire #LAWildfire #PalisadesFire #AllergyAwareness

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Should people who have been bitten by a tick be routinely tested for alpha-gal syndrome? Expert Scott Commins MD, PhD shares his thoughts. youtu.be/5PRgV6D6tH4?...

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