Alpha Gal of Maryland

04/30/2026

https://www.justallergythings.com/post/alpha-gal-labeling-bill-returns-to-congress-amid-rising-health-concerns

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., where H.R. 1178, a bill that would add alpha-gal to federal allergen labeling requirements, is currently under consideration.On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, H.R. 1178, also known as the Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act, will be on the agenda of the Subcommittee on...

04/29/2026

https://academic.oup.com/jme/article/63/2/tjag040/8540013?login=false&fbclid=IwRlRTSARfG2hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeoc723e661-TQ3WokeBJCauoyt2R9jqivfPsTu1fM_3PGZ7e_lhyq67jFni8_aem_B4bT37yekuJDE7oLnAGq7g

Abstract. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a tick-associated, IgE-mediated allergy to galactose-α-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal), an oligosaccharide found on non-pri

04/19/2026

Tick season is starting in Maryland, and along with it comes the potential for serious and debilitating illnesses.

04/19/2026

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Weekly visits to emergency rooms for tick bites are at the highest level since at least 2017, according to data from the CDC.

During the most recent week, 71 per 100,000 ER visits were due to tick bites, compared to the average of about 30 per 100,000 ER visits for this time of year, more than double from what is typical this time of year.

Currently, the Northeast is reporting the most ER visits for tick bites, followed by the Midwest, Southeast, West and South Central regions, respectively, CDC data shows.

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/wu8Xvj

04/17/2026

https://resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mve.70072?af=R

Amblyomma sculptum showed a plasmatocyte-dominant haemocyte profile. Beauveria bassiana increased plasmatocytes and reduced granulocytes, whereas Metarhizium robertsii did not cause significant chan...

04/17/2026

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Nationally, ER visits to treat tick bites are at their highest level in almost a decade, according to the CDC.

04/10/2026

https://journals.lww.com/aenjournal/fulltext/9900/anaphylaxis_to_antivenom_in_a_patient_with.67.aspx

ates, paralleling the regional prevalence of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), an IgE-mediated allergy induced by lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) bites. Although AGS typically manifests after ingestion of mammalian meat, parenteral exposure to alpha-gal–containing biologics may trigger immediate hyp...

04/09/2026

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04/07/2026

The FDA has removed the age restriction for neffy 1 mg, expanding access to a needle-free epinephrine option for children at risk of severe allergic reactions.

Eligibility is now based on weight alone, meaning patients who weigh at least 33 lbs (15 kg) can use neffy 1 mg regardless of age. This change is especially important for younger children who previously met the weight requirement but were excluded due to age limits.

For FARE, this matters because increasing epinephrine options help overcome real-world treatment barriers. More choices allow families to select what works best for them and empower families to act confidently when treating anaphylaxis.

04/04/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1372465228261316&id=100064935542026

If there’s a silver lining to rising temperatures, it could cause ticks to migrate westward, abandoning much of Maryland and taking their nasty Lyme disease with them, University of Maryland, College Park researchers predict.

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📸: CDC via AP

04/04/2026

When Dinner Becomes Hazardous—Alpha-Gal Syndrome as a Diagnostic Challenge in the Emergency Department: A Case Study Illustration 3/27/26

Alpha-gal syndrome is an underrecognized, tick-associated allergic reaction that can cause delayed anaphylaxis, posing a growing diagnostic challenge in the emergency department. Transmitted most commonly by the bite of the lone star tick, this serious allergic reaction to red meat and other mammal....