Climate Jenny 2.110h ago

@DoomsdaysCW , another little something for #SolarPunkSunday ?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/nyregion/alpha-gal-meat-allergy-deaths.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WlA.Ey6k.NdPOVygFw5VF&smid=nytcore-ios-share

It Begins as a Tick Bite and Can Be Devastating. And It’s Spreading.

The incidence of alpha-gal syndrome appears to be growing significantly. Patients who are bitten can develop a severe allergy to red meat, and a few have died.

The New York Times
Show thread3Jane Tessier Ashpool5h ago
@ClimateJenny @DoomsdaysCW oh no, how will they get enough protein? (Winks in Vegetarian)
Show threadLJ5h ago
@3janeTA @ClimateJenny @DoomsdaysCW it's more than the ability to digest animal protein. Some folks get sick around their pet animals, too. The proteins are in saliva, too.
Show threadDoomsdaysCW

And my cat likes to drool on me. Ugh! I'd better be extra careful, since Lone Star Ticks have been found in Maine. TY, @LJ ! That's good info to know!

@3janeTA @ClimateJenny

#Ticksafety #AlphaGalSyndrome

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