HB1754, known as the TICK Act, mandates the Illinois Department of Public Health to track and report cases of alpha-gal syndrome and Lyme disease.
HB1754, the TICK Act, requires the Illinois Department of Public Health to track and report cases of alpha-gal syndrome and Lyme disease. Medical professionals must report diagnosed cases to local health departments and the state health department. The Department must track these cases independently from federal reporting and publish the results on its website. The Act also defines terms such as "alpha-gal syndrome" and "Lyme disease." Effective immediately.
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