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The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
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The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome

This year, there has been a significant increase in emergency room visits related to tick bites, coinciding with a growing concern over Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). AGS is a condition where a single bite from a lone star tick can cause severe allergies to red meat. CBS News correspondent David Pogue examines how residents of Martha Vineyard are dealing with this emerging health issue and speaks with experts about effective strategies for avoiding tick bites.

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The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome

This year, there has been a significant increase in emergency room visits related to tick bites, coinciding with a growing concern over Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). AGS is a condition where a single bite from a lone star tick can cause severe allergies to red meat. CBS News correspondent David Pogue examines how residents of Martha Vineyard are dealing with this emerging health issue and speaks with experts about effective strategies for avoiding tick bites.

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