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When the CDC increased its surveillance numbers from 30,000 to 300,000, they said the increased case numbers meant we needed to do more about prevention and their emphasis is on avoiding the tick bite. But is prevention in the form of tucking your pants in on the hike, enough?... Read More »

A legislative committee will hear H. 989, requiring insurance companies to cover physician-prescribed long-term antibiotics for Lyme disease. Read More »

Discover Magazine's website has posted an interactive map for Lyme disease. You can place a red dot showing where you contracted Lyme, and share your story (up to 100 words) if you like. Red dots are starting to pop up across the US and Canada. We'll check in periodically to see... Read More »

The CDC is likely to officially update its cost estimates for Lyme disease based on the new case numbers, but in the meantime, I've pulled together some rough estimates. The annual cost of Lyme disease in the US in 2002 was estimated at $203 million by Dr. Zhang of the CDC. ... Read More »

With the help of people like you, LymeDisease.org raised $150,000 to support the important work of Lyme researcher Dr. Eva Sapi. Read More »

Two new Lyme cases should make school and summer camp officials more vigilant about preventing tick-borne illnesses in students. The fact is that the threat of a law suit can motivate needed change. I remember how difficult it was to get schools to take rape seriously. For... Read More »

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, attorney Barbara Arnold paid $200,000 out-of-pocket for Lyme treatment. The article also mentions LymeDisease.org's recent SF protest against the IDSA. Read More »

Live TV coverage, a stellar line-up of speakers, and a few surprises are in store this weekend at the seventh annual event. Read More »

Live TV coverage, a stellar line-up of speakers, and a few surprises are in store this weekend at the seventh annual event. Read More »