Help Your Healthcare Providers Learn About Alpha-gal Syndrome

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The CDC now offers a free, CE-eligible training module on AGS. Share it with your providers and help improve care for the entire community

Living with alpha-gal syndrome is tough enough without having to teach your doctors about it at every appointment. The good news? The CDC now offers a free training module on alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) for healthcare providers — and it even comes with continuing education credits.

That means that physicians, nurses, pharmacists, EMTs, and more can learn what they need to know about AGS while checking off their professional development requirements. Win-win!

Why Your Doctors Need to Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome

  • Underdiagnosis is real. A 2022 survey found 42% of providers had never even heard of alpha-gal syndrome, and fewer than one-third knew how to diagnose it.
  • Mismanagement is common. Without training, providers may recommend unsafe foods, medications, or treatments that trigger dangerous reactions.
  • Cases are rising. More than 110,000 suspected cases were identified between 2010–2022, but estimates suggest up to 450,000 Americans may be affected.
  • Better knowledge = better care. From primary care doctors to specialists, pharmacists to EMTs, every provider who learns about AGS makes our community stronger and safer.

You Can Help Educate Medical Professionals About AGS

Download this flyer about the CDC training module and share it at your next appointment. When you do, you’re giving your healthcare team the tools to understand, diagnose, and manage alpha-gal syndrome more effectively.

CDC Alpha-gal Syndrome Training

The course is designed for:

  • Physicians, nurses, and physician assistants
  • Gastroenterologists
  • Allergists
  • Dermatologists
  • Cardiologists
  • Urgent care providers
  • Pharmacists
  • Dietitians and nutritionists
  • EMTs
  • Public health professionals
  • Health educators
  • Veterinarians
  • And all other medical professionals

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The CDC’s alpha-gal syndrome course is:
✅ FREE to take. There is no cost for providers.
✅ Available online so it can be taken anywhere, anytime
✅ Eligible for CE credit helping providers fulfill annual requirements

Take Action Today

  1. Download & Print the Flyer. Click here to download the flyer.
  2. Share With Your Providers. Take the flyer to your next doctor’s appointment. Hand it to your pharmacist. Share it with your child’s school nurse or local EMT crew. Anyone involved in the healthcare profession can benefit from this training!
  3. Point Them to the Course. They can access the CDC Alpha-Gal Syndrome Training online and access other materials in the CDC’s alpha-gal information hub.

You Can Help Educate Medical Professionals About AGS

Together, we can raise awareness of alpha-gal syndrome in the medical community. Every provider who learns about alpha-gal is one less provider giving you a blank stare in the exam room. By sharing this flyer and encouraging your healthcare team to take the CDC’s training, you’re not just helping yourself — you’re helping the entire AGS community.