| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 19, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Last Updated | June 19, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/alpha-gal-syndrome-southern-illinois-tick-population/ |
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Amanda Allen Hall meticulously plans every meal. She avoids restaurants.
Spending time outdoors requires careful consideration — a painful reality for
the former hiking enthusiast since she developed alpha-gal syndrome eight years
ago. A mere step outside leaves her at risk of an anaphylactic reacti...