Designates May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Official: Supporting the designation of the month of May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month".

IntroducedMay 13, 2026

Health

Why This Matters

This resolution supports the idea of designating May as Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month to raise awareness about these diseases.

If you are in the U.S., this resolution aims to increase awareness of Lyme disease, which affected over 89,000 people last year.

Affects: This resolution affects individuals who may contract Lyme disease, public health officials, and healthcare providers.

What does this resolution do?

1. This resolution supports declaring May as Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month. 2. In 2023, over 89,000 cases of Lyme disease were reported in the United States. 3. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 476,000 people are diagnosed annually. 4. The resolution aims to promote awareness and improve responses to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. 5. Public health agencies will be encouraged to enhance their education and training regarding these diseases.

Who is affected?

This resolution affects individuals who may contract Lyme disease, public health officials, and healthcare providers.

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