Next week the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group (TBDWG) will…
Learn about diagnosis, testing, and key areas of support required for patients of all ages.
When: Jan 31, 2024 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
This webinar will provide an overview of Alpha Gal Syndrome (AGS) – the tick-borne condition that upon a tick bite and exposure to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (“alpha-gal”) renders patients allergic to mammalian meats and products that contain mammalian-derived ingredients, such as pharmaceuticals and vaccines.
Participants will hear an overview of the leading science and information. They will learn about diagnosis and testing and the key areas of support required for AGS patients of all ages, with a focus on dietary needs and how to be an ingredient detective. The presenters will review pharmaceutical considerations (over the counter and prescription medications, vaccines) and social challenges faced by the patient in the workplace and school, with friends/family, and with their health care team.
Recording and presentation available soon.
Register in advance for this webinar!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Sincerely,
Beth and Jennifer
Beth Carrison, INHC
CoFounder and Director of Advocacy
Jennifer Platt, DrPH
CoFounder and Director of Programs
Webinar Speakers/Panelists
Tina Merritt, MD
TBC United, Chairwoman
Dr. Tina Merritt, MD Dr. Merritt is a practicing allergist & Immunologist in Bentonville, AR. Dr. Merritt graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1996 and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She currently practices at Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Northwest Arkansas. Dr. Merritt is nationally known for her research on Alpha-gal Syndrome, and helped developed a test to evaluate these allergic reactions. Dr. Merritt continues her passion to help those with Alpha-gal Syndrome, through many avenues, including her participation with the Arkansas Alpha-gal Task Force.
Jennifer Platt, DrPH
CoFounder and Director of Programming at Tick-Borne Conditions United
Dr. Jennifer Platt has decades of experience in public health and environmental program development. She has led the creation of nationally recognized, award-winning education programs and has spoken extensively to audiences of all sizes.
While working on her doctorate in public health from the University of North Carolina in 2011, Dr. Platt contracted Ehrlichiosis. She was later confirmed to also have Lyme Disease and Babesia.
Dr. Platt’s personal experience with tick-borne illness led her to create TickWarriors in 2016, which provides eco-friendly tick protection for people, pets, and property. The pervasive need for education and awareness led Dr. Platt to co-found Tick-borne Conditions United in 2018 with Beth Carrison.
Beth Carrison, INHC
CoFounder and Director of Advocacy at Tick-Borne Conditions United
Beth Carrison has 30+ years of experience in business and healthcare patient advocacy. Since 1996, she has managed over 30 different food allergies within her family unit; in addition, two family members were diagnosed multiple times with Lyme Disease. Being diagnosed herself with two tick-borne conditions – Lyme Disease and Alpha-gal Syndrome (also known as the “Red Meat Allergy”) unfortunately gave Ms. Carrison a firsthand perspective on both tick-borne conditions and anaphylaxis. Since her diagnosis, she has passionately given her time to others in the Alpha-gal community thorough individual connections and numerous speaking engagements across the country.
In 2018, Ms. Carrison Co-founded Tick-Borne Conditions United, with Dr. Jennifer Platt. In 2019 Ms. Carrison was appointed as a patient advocate to the federal 2020 Alpha-gal Syndrome Subcommittee, which serves the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group (TBDWG) under the Department of Health and Human Services.
Related Posts
