Lyme Disease Awareness Month Explained

Type:international
Holiday Name:Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Observedby:Canada, United States, and others
Litcolor:lime green
Month:May
Frequency:annual
Duration:1 month
Relatedto:Lyme Disease Awareness Day - May 1
Scheduling:same time every year
Firsttime:1980s
Date:May

Lyme Disease Awareness Month is observed every May internationally, especially in countries where Lyme disease is common.[1] Lyme disease is caused by a tick-borne parasite, and Lyme Disease Awareness Month includes initiatives aimed at prevention and early identification of possible Lyme disease cases.[2]

Lyme disease cases

Cases of Lyme disease have been rapidly increasing in recent years,[3] which is expected to continue.[4] In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control reported that Lyme disease was the fifth most common of a list of nationally notifiable diseases in the United States.[5] Both public awareness campaigns and healthcare provider campaigns exist that aim to reduce the incidence of Lyme disease.[6]

Lyme disease observances

Lyme Disease Awareness Month is observed during May in Canada[7] and the United States,[8] [9] and also in other countries where Lyme disease is common.[10] [11] Lyme Disease Awareness Day is also observed on May 1 every year.[12] During May, Lyme disease prevention, awareness or research may also be discussed in parliaments or senates.

Lyme disease information including and prevention tips are reported in local and national news in affected regions, with some organizations providing digital media toolkits.[13]

Events

Public buildings or landmarks like Niagara Falls are often lit up in lime green for Lyme Disease Awareness Month[14] or World Lyme Disease Day, which is also during May.[15] Lime green ribbons are used to raise awareness of Lyme disease.[16]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OADC/DNEM. CDC Online Newsroom - Statement: May 20, 2011. 2020-08-08. www.cdc.gov. en-US.
  2. Web site: CDC newsroom. 2019-04-22. Prevention is key in fight against Lyme and other tickborne diseases. 2020-08-08. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. en-us.
  3. Sharareh. Nasser. Sabounchi. Nasim S.. Roome. Amanda. Spathis. Rita. Garruto. Ralph M.. Model-based risk assessment and public health analysis to prevent Lyme disease. Royal Society Open Science. 2017. 4. 11. 170841. 10.1098/rsos.170841. 5717649. 29291075.
  4. Web site: Dumler. Stephen. Elman. Noel. Smith. Rebecca. 2015-05-06. Lyme Disease Awareness Month – Spotlight on TBDRP FY18 Lyme Disease Initiatives. 2020-07-04. Congressional Directed Research Programmes.
  5. Web site: Announcements: Lyme Disease Awareness Month — May 2015. 2020-08-08. Centers for Disease Control.
  6. News: Gibson. Caitlin. 2015-05-19. With arrival of tick season, heightened efforts to prevent Lyme disease. en-US. Washington Post. 2020-07-04. 0190-8286.
  7. Web site: Hansard Transcripts 2017-May-04 Legislative Assembly of Ontario. 2020-07-04. www.ola.org. en.
  8. Web site: 2019-05-06. May is "Lyme Disease Awareness Month". 2020-06-18. NY State Senate. en.
  9. Web site: Council declares May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. 2020-06-18. Municipality of Pictou County. en-US.
  10. Web site: Lyme Disease Awareness at Ness Bridge - whatsonhighlands. 2020-07-04. whatsonhighlands.com.
  11. News: Hamilton. Robert A.. 1987-05-03. Lyme Disease Spreads North. en-US. The New York Times. 2020-06-18. 0362-4331.
  12. Book: Floyd. Patricia A.. Personal Health: Perspectives and Lifestyles. Mimms. Sandra E.. Yelding. Caroline. 2007-06-25. Cengage Learning. 978-1-111-79891-8. 528. en.
  13. News: Gilmour. Jared. Sweeney. Don. 2019-05-30. CDC freaks people out by hiding ticks on a lemon poppy seed muffin — again. Miami Herald. 2020-08-08.
  14. Web site: Special lighting at Blackpool to highlight Lyme disease. 2020-07-04. ITV News. 8 May 2019. en.
  15. Web site: 18 May 2013. Langevin Bridge Will Go Green for Lyme Awareness. CBC News.
  16. Web site: Awareness Ribbons Chart: Color and Meaning of Awareness Ribbon Causes. 2020-08-08. Disabled World. 9 March 2015. en-US.

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