Get Involved During Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Lyme Disease Awareness Month

May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month.

May is recognized throughout the world as dedicated to raising awareness about Lyme Disease. Supported by the Lyme Disease Foundation, Lyme Disease Awareness Month is a campaign which promotes preventative measures that can (and should) be taken against this illness.

This illness is a potentially life-altering disease that is caused by bacteria, transmitted from the bite of a tick. Unfortunately, the incidence of Lyme disease is on the rise throughout the Western Hemisphere, as tick populations are expanding due to climate change.

Symptoms

This disease is often misdiagnosed. Early symptoms include a rash, fever, headaches, and fatigue. Should these symptoms be overlooked and the disease left untreated, then fatigue, mental health issues, arthritis and chronic encephalomyelitis can arise. As with many diseases, treatment is more effective if Lyme Disease is diagnosed early.

The Need for This Awareness Month

Due to climate change, the number of reported cases of Lyme Disease has steadily increased. May is dedicated to educating both the young and old about Lyme Disease and how they can take steps to prevent it. People who visit wooded areas, where ticks that carry the disease live, are encouraged to wear protective clothing and inspect their pets for ticks, too.

You can get involved during Lyme Disease Awareness Month in different ways:

  • Organize walks to raise funds for research on the disease
  • Attend a show of the Lyme documentary: Under Our Skin
  • Write letters to your local paper
  • Share information via social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) or tell your story through a YouTube video
  • Observe billboards which will be popping up in Wisconsin

Let us know how you are getting involved during this disease awareness month. So that you can focus on bettering your health and lifestyle, let All Nevada Insurance take care of your insurance needs. Contact us in Las Vegas, Nevada today!