Was Lyme Disease First Identified in CT?
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Was Lyme disease first identified in CT?
Yes. Lyme disease was first identified in 1975 in Lyme, Connecticut, after a group of children and adults reported unusual arthritis-like symptoms. By 1977, 51 cases of what became known as “Lyme arthritis” were documented. In 1982, scientists discovered the cause: the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted by black-legged ticks. The Connecticut Department of Public Health, along with Yale University, the University of Connecticut, and the …
Pennsylvania officials urge tick bite prevention as Lyme disease cases remain high
State health and environmental officials gathered at Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County on Wednesday to warn Pennsylvanians about the risks of Lyme disease and share strategies for avoiding tick bites during the summer outdoor season.
Pennsylvania Officials Urge Tick Bite Prevention as Summer Outdoor Season Peaks
NEWPORT, PA — As more Pennsylvanians head outdoors this summer, state health and environmental officials are reminding the public to take extra precautions against tick bites and Lyme disease. During a joint event at Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County, representatives from the Departments of Health (DOH), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Environmental Protection (DEP) outlined steps residents can take to stay safe. Pennsylva…
State officials urge summer tick safety amid rising Lyme disease concerns
As outdoor recreation peaks across Pennsylvania this summer, state health and environmental officials are reminding residents to take simple but important steps to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of Lyme disease — a message that resonates strongly in Berks County and beyond. While the awareness event took place at Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County, the guidance applies to all Pennsylvanians spending time outside in local parks, ba…
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