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Spark the Movement: Lyme Disease Awareness Month Celebration Guide

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Approximately 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme each year, so there's a good chance you know someone who has it. If you're looking for ways to support someone with Lyme this month, check out our Lyme Disease Awareness Guide for tips on how to support your favorite Lyme warrior.

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Spring into Action: Essential Tips for Tick Prevention

How harmful could one tick bite really be? Once you know the potential risks ticks carry, you’ll likely decide it’s best to incorporate tick prevention strategies to make the most of your outdoor experience. This article takes a look at some of the risks of tick exposure, precautions you should take, and more.

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How Lyme Disease Affects Your Child

Children who contract Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases may be at greater risk of developing neurological issues, mental health issues, and more. Learn how Lyme disease affects your child here.

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Hope is Dawning: Karissa’s Story

In this book excerpt, one Central Illinois mother writes about her 12-year-old daughter, Karissa, and the severe battle with Lyme disease she’s endured.

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Rash Decisions: 5 Common Misconceptions about Lyme Rashes

The range for people infected with Lyme disease who develop a rash is broad: anywhere from 30% to 80%. While a bull’s-eye rash is a classic Lyme symptom, many people will develop other types of rashes. Read more here.

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Borrelia Miyamotoi: Explore a Lesser-Known Tick-Borne Threat in Illinois

Borrelia miyamotoi is a lesser-known but emerging threat, lurking in the dense foliage of Illinois. It belongs to the same family as the Lyme disease-causing Borrelia burgdorferi. Yet, B. miyamotoi has its own unique set of challenges, from transmission to diagnosis and treatment. Read about them here.

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