Why is Alpha-Gal Syndrome prevalant in Virginia?

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Tick-borne diseases such as Alpha-Gal Syndrome are a growing public health concern across the U.S.

And Central Virginia has become a region of particular interest.

Gay Harvey and Johnathan Martin from Centra Health discussed Alpha-Gal on Here at Home and we found out about a new cookbook dedicated to Alpha-Gal education and recipes.

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