CNN: Why This Summer Destination is a Hot Spot for a Rapidly Growing Tickborne Red Meat Allergy

‍"Why This Summer Destination Is a Hot Spot for a Rapidly Growing Tickborne Red Meat Allergy" — CNN, 2026

A CNN video report by correspondent Meg Tirrell on the rapid rise of alpha-gal syndrome across the U.S., with Martha's Vineyard as the focal point. The segment explores why the island has been disproportionately affected by the lone star tick-borne allergy, and how residents, businesses, and the broader community are adapting to a condition that is reshaping daily life — from what people eat to how they spend time outdoors.

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