Alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne condition that can lead to a potentially serious allergic reaction to red meat and dairy, has been classified as a public health concern in Massachusetts.
The condition has been identified on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and other parts of Massachusetts, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Dr. Catherine Brown, an epidemiologist with the state’s Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Science, said at a recent meeting of the Public Health Council that AGS became a reportable condition in Massachusetts as of April 1, 2026…