Lyme Disease Awareness Month | |
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Observed by | Canada, United States, and others |
Liturgical color | lime green |
Type | International |
Date | May |
Frequency | annual |
First time | 1980s [1] |
Related to | Lyme Disease Awareness Day - May 1 |
Lyme Disease Awareness Month is observed every May internationally, especially in countries where Lyme disease is common. [2] [3] 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. [3] [4] [5]
Cases of Lyme disease have been rapidly increasing in recent years, [6] which is expected to continue. [7] 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. [8] Both public awareness campaigns and healthcare provider campaigns exist that aim to reduce the incidence of Lyme disease. [4]
Lyme Disease Awareness Month is observed during May in Canada [9] and the United States, [2] [10] [3] [8] and also in other countries where Lyme disease is common. [11] [1] 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. [9] [2]
Lyme disease information including and prevention tips are reported in local and national news in affected regions, with some organizations providing digital media toolkits. [5] [13]
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]
Lyme Disease Awareness Month | |
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Observed by | Canada, United States, and others |
Liturgical color | lime green |
Type | International |
Date | May |
Frequency | annual |
First time | 1980s [1] |
Related to | Lyme Disease Awareness Day - May 1 |
Lyme Disease Awareness Month is observed every May internationally, especially in countries where Lyme disease is common. [2] [3] 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. [3] [4] [5]
Cases of Lyme disease have been rapidly increasing in recent years, [6] which is expected to continue. [7] 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. [8] Both public awareness campaigns and healthcare provider campaigns exist that aim to reduce the incidence of Lyme disease. [4]
Lyme Disease Awareness Month is observed during May in Canada [9] and the United States, [2] [10] [3] [8] and also in other countries where Lyme disease is common. [11] [1] 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. [9] [2]
Lyme disease information including and prevention tips are reported in local and national news in affected regions, with some organizations providing digital media toolkits. [5] [13]
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]