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The red meat allergy people develop after a tick bite is becoming more common in Oklahoma. The latest CDC data poses many questions about why lone star ticks are most often to blame and why some people are less susceptible to an allergic reaction. (Photo by Shutterstock)
Oklahoma State University Extension specialists say residents should remain diligent in preventing tick bites as the alpha-gal allergy emerges as a serious health in Oklahoma and the southeastern U.S.
Tick bites are rare during the cooler months, but the pests are considered a year-round threat in states with mild winter temperatures.
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