Rising threat of mammalian meat allergies in Australia | ACA Rewind

This segment from 2016 explores the growing number of Australians diagnosed with mammalian meat allergy, a severe and life-threatening condition triggered by a tick bite. The report features the stories of Liam, a young boy who experienced a severe anaphylactic reaction hours after eating meat, and Katrina, a yoga instructor who discovered her allergy unexpectedly. It details how hidden animal products in items like marshmallows and vitamin supplements pose hidden dangers, while also providing expert advice on how to safely identify and treat tick bites to minimize the risk of developing this dangerous allergy. Stream full episodes on 9Now: https://9now.app.link/5Kxzlq5dX6 Follow ACA on Facebook: http://facebook.com/ACurrentAffair9 Follow ACA on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acurrentaffair9 Follow ACA on Instagram: http://instagram.com/ACurrentAffair9 A Current Affair covers the realms of politics, crime, human rights, science, technology, celebrities and entertainment - all investigated by a dedicated team. A Current Affair airs weeknights at 7.00pm on Channel 9 #9ACA #ACurrentAffair