Lone star ticks hunt in packs and spread an allergy to beef and pork. Thanks to climate change, they’re spreading.
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The warming climate is making ticks thrive and spread. When bitten they pass induce a meat allergy.
"Alpha-gal isn’t your typical hayfever-like allergy. It’s a severe, delayed-reaction immune response, which means it hits hours after someone who suffers from the allergy eats meat. People with alpha-gal describe their episodes as terrifying experiences that can land you in the emergency room and change the way you live your life."
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I guess getting bitten will force you to go meatless.