Lone Star ticks and alpha-gal syndrome: What to know this fall

Ticks remain active well into the fall, making tick checks and prevention important even as temperatures cool. KCU’s Dr. Gautam Desai explains the risks of Lone Star tick bites, including alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially serious allergy to red meat and other mammal-derived products. Desai also highlighted how small ticks can be, comparing their size to poppy seeds and shared tips for preventing bites, checking for ticks after spending time outdoors and recognizing symptoms that may warrant medical attention.