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 observances
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]
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]
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