Don’t skip the bug spray: Alpha-gal cases are climbing

  • Hydro-Eakly FFA students attend the Freshman Opening and Closing Ceremonies at Oklahoma State University. The team went to state October 24. They placed third in their room. Congratulations to Carson Bailey, left, Jasey Crisp, Makila Headrick, Bayler Slagell, Abi Overton and Taya Wyatt.
STILLWATER — 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 United States. Tick bites are rare during the cooler months, but the pests are considered a year-round threat in states with mild winter temperatures. 12 years of mysterious illness Sand…

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