Designates May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month" to highlight the importance of awareness and prevention.
The bill supports the designation of May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month" to emphasize the significance of raising awareness and improving responses to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. The bill notes the increasing prevalence of Lyme disease, with over 89,000 reported cases in 2023, and highlights the need for early detection and treatment. It also acknowledges the efforts of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Kay Hagan Tick Act in combating these diseases.
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