Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in New York.

Senate Resolution No. 735 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in New York. Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia Burgdorferi and transmitted by infected black-legged ticks, is a common but frequently misunderstood illness. If not caught early and treated properly, it can cause serious health problems. Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose and can present symptoms that mimic other illnesses. The resolution highlights the importance of awareness, education, and research efforts surrounding Lyme and tick-borne diseases.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in New York.

Senate Resolution No. 735 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in New York. Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia Burgdorferi and transmitted by infected black-legged ticks, is a common but frequently misunderstood illness. If not caught early and treated properly, it can cause serious health problems. Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose and can present symptoms that mimic other illnesses. The resolution highlights the importance of awareness, education, and research efforts surrounding Lyme and tick-borne diseases.