Mastodawn

@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

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3Jane Tessier Ashpool 18h ago

@ClimateJenny @DoomsdaysCW oh no, how will they get enough protein? (Winks in Vegetarian)

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Climate Jenny 2.1

@3janeTA @DoomsdaysCW My understanding is that it’s strictly a reaction to *mammal* proteins, so chicken and fish are still okay. Of course, you have to become extremely diligent about prepared foods, because of the potential for cross-contamination.