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Jun 18, 2026
What is alpha-gal syndrome? What to know about the meat allergy caused by tick bites
Health experts have been warning that this is an especially bad season for ticks. That's raising concerns about a rare but potentially deadly meat allergy that can be triggered by a tick bite. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon explains. (Photo credit: NIAID via Getty Images)