Declares May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Illinois, urging federal funding for research and education.
The resolution declares May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Illinois, highlighting the growing public health crisis due to the rising infection rates. It emphasizes the need for increased federal funding for Lyme disease research and urges the Illinois State Board of Education to implement health education to prevent tick bites, particularly for children who are at the highest risk. The resolution also calls for more awareness and research into chronic Lyme disease, which remains controversial and underfunded compared to other diseases.
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