Requires the West Virginia Department of Health to report positive alpha-gal syndrome tests to the CDC.

West Virginia Senate Bill 773 mandates the Department of Health to propose legislative rules that include alpha-gal syndrome on the list of diseases that must be reported to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Alpha-gal syndrome is a serious allergic reaction to red meat that can occur after a person is bitten by certain ticks. This bill aims to ensure that health officials track and report cases of this condition to better understand its prevalence and impact.

Requires the West Virginia Department of Health to report positive alpha-gal syndrome tests to the CDC.

West Virginia Senate Bill 773 mandates the Department of Health to propose legislative rules that include alpha-gal syndrome on the list of diseases that must be reported to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Alpha-gal syndrome is a serious allergic reaction to red meat that can occur after a person is bitten by certain ticks. This bill aims to ensure that health officials track and report cases of this condition to better understand its prevalence and impact.