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Ask the doctors: Alpha-gal syndrome comes from tick bites - Tue, 11 Aug 2026 PST

spokesman.com · 9hShare

Dear Doctors: The kids at our 8-year-old son’s day camp have become obsessed with “a bug bite that turns you into a vegetarian.” We think they are talking about a kind of tick bite that we have been hearing about on the news. Our son is fascinated, and any information you have is welcome.

First report: ASK THE DOCTORS: Alpha-Gal Syndrome Comes From Tick Bites — mdjonline.com, 1d