[Season 4 - Episode 71] Dr. Ashley Kennedy on Ticks, the Lone Star Tick, and Alpha Gal - What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself and Your Family Especially if You Like Burgers, Bacon, or Kabobs

Lewes is know as the First Town in the First State. It’s also first in another category - most Lone Star ticks in the state. These ticks carry the Alpha Gal Syndrome, which can make you allergic to beef, pork, and lamb - basically all mammal meat. Up to 75% of people with AGS can suffer from life-threatening anaphylaxis, causing a dangerous drop in blood pressure and severe trouble breathing.  Our guest, Dr. Ashley Kennedy, is the state’s Tick Biologist. She shares what we can do to protect ourselves and family, what we need to do if bitten, and some new techniques that could drastically reduce the number of ticks in the community.