The S1657 Kay Hagan TICK Act is currently making its way through the halls of Congress. It will provide millions of dollars for desperately needed research, surveillance, and education. To help honor Senator Kay Hagan and others with tick-borne illnesses, please call your Senators to ask for their support of the S1657 Kay Hagan TICK Act.
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Alpha-gal in Black-Legged Tick Saliva
ALPHA-GAL IN BLACK-LEGGED TICK SALIVA: STUDY REVEALS POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR LYME PATIENTSIn the United States several studies associate the Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum) with an allergic reaction to “red” meat due to the presence of the carbohydrate...
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6/21/18 – Tick-borne Disease Working Group (TBDWG) Public Meeting
Registration is open for the 6/21/18 Tick-borne Disease Working Group Public Meeting (TBDWG). Requests to provide public comment must be submitted via email by June 18, 2018 to tickbornedisease@hhs.gov. In the Subject line please enter: Verbal Public Comment June 21 Meeting.
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Vaccines – Are they Alpha-gal Safe?
Whether you support the CDC recommended vaccines or not, their ingredient list is potentially a concern for some of those diagnosed with Alpha-gal (Allergy) Syndrome). Will the Lyme vaccinations mentioned in the news lately be mammal free? After finding many of the vaccines contained one form or another of mammal derived ingredients, we raised this as a concern to the “Working Group” on February 12, 2018.
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Remembering Senator Kay Hagan
Senator Kay Hagan contracted Powassan virus from a tick bite. The former North Carolina Senator also dealt with encephalitis, and suffered from debilitating neurological symptoms which led to her death this week. To help honor her struggle, an effort is being pursued to secure additional research and funding through the TICK Act. Here’s how to get involved.
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Your Voice Can Be Heard!
Tick-Borne Conditions United (TBC United) co-founder, Beth Carrison, INHC has been appointed to the Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) Subcommittee of the 2020 Tick-borne Disease Working Group (TBDWG). This means that individuals affected with Alpha-gal Syndrome can have their concerns and needs potentially raised before Congress.
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Alpha-gal Syndrome – FREE Download
What is Alpha-gal Syndrome? It is just a meat allergy? How do I get tested? These are just a few of the questions answered in our brochure. Download it now.
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REGISTER TO ATTEND Event: Alpha-gal Syndrome Symposium Date: 5/30/2018. Learn about “RED MEAT ALLERGY” caused by ticks and insects worldwide. What is Alpha-gal Syndrome?
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Love to #hashtag? We’ve got you covered! Copy and paste these hashtags into your phone, tablet or PC notepad to quickly add to any post regarding Alpha-gal.
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