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WEBINAR: How to prevent and manage tick-borne food allergy
January 31 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Taking a Bite Out of Alpha-Gal Syndrome. January 31, 1 pm Eastern Time
This webinar will provide an overview of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) – the tick-borne condition that upon a tick bite and exposure to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (“alpha-gal”) renders patients allergic to mammalian meats and products that contain mammalian-derived ingredients, such as pharmaceuticals and vaccines.
Participants will hear an overview of the leading science and information. They will learn about diagnosis and testing and the key areas of support required for AGS patients of all ages, with a focus on dietary needs and how to be an ingredient detective.
The presenters will review pharmaceutical considerations (over the counter and prescription medications, vaccines) and social challenges faced by the patient in the workplace and school, with friends/family, and with their health care team.
