Declares May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Illinois.
Illinois HR0614 declares May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the rising incidence of Lyme disease, which has doubled since 1991, making it one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the U.S. Lyme disease, caused by tick bites, is difficult to diagnose and often misdiagnosed. Early treatment with antibiotics can lead to quick recovery, but delayed diagnosis or insufficient treatment can result in severe symptoms.
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