“Our field work shows that ticks are carrying Lyme disease in multiple regions within our state. However, all Hoosiers should take precautions against tick bites when enjoying the outdoors, no matter where they are.” Source: Tim Carroll
Oneida County Seeing an increase in dogs with Lyme disease (via WKTV News)
A local veterinarian is trying to raise awareness about an increase in Lyme disease in dogs in the region, including a rare deadly complication of the disease called Lyme Nephritis. Source: WKTV News
Tick survey planned for Erie County (via GoErie.com)
Ticks collected at various Erie County locations will be tested for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Source: GoErie.com
Tick watch across Pennsylvania under way by state (via pennlive.com)
Ticks potentially carrying Lyme disease and other diseases are being gathered across Pennsylvania in a 5-year Department of Environmental Protection surveillance program. Source: pennlive.com
Jacobs calls for $1 million in state budget to battle Lyme disease (via The Buffalo News)
State Sen. Chris Jacobs is calling for Gov. Cuomo and Assembly leaders to support $1 million in the state budget to help fight Lyme disea… Source: The Buffalo News
LYME DISEASE: Jacksonville, Florida family shares symptoms after daughter’s diagnosis (via WJAX)
A local mom whose daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease is now warning other parents to be on the lookout if their kids have the same symptoms. Source: WJAX
Tips to Prevent Lyme Disease in Pregnancy (via r20.rs6.net)
Ticks love summer. Here are important things to know about Lyme disease in pregnancy, plus how to protect yourself and your baby. Source: r20.rs6.net
Legislators highlight Lyme disease prevention (via The Leader)
ALBANY — State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-Big Flats) joined his Senate colleagues this week to urge Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders Source: The Leader
Lawmaker: NY Should Increase Funds To Fight Lyme Disease (via WIBX 950)
A New York state senator is urging her colleagues to set aside more state money for the fight against Lyme disease. Source: WIBX 950
14-year-old Lyme disease patient develops groundbreaking app to track tick sightings (via WTTG)
Olivia Goodreau, a 14-year-old budding scientist, philanthropist and Lyme disease patient is also the developer of a groundbreaking app used to gather data and alert the world to tick sightings. Source: WTTG
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