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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services is launching a series of initiatives aimed at reducing Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, including a new tick-control program, …
HHS Expands Lyme Disease Effort With Research, Prevention Funding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Six students and one student group from Chester County were among the statewide winners recognized by the Shapiro administration in Pennsylvania’s 2026 “Protect. Check. Remove.” Lyme Disease …
ICYMI: Chester County Students Earn Top Honors in State Lyme Contest Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Thursday recognized 18 students from across the Commonwealth for winning entries in the state’s 2026 “Protect. Check. Remove.” Lyme Disease Student Art Competition, part …
Pennsylvania Turns to Students in Lyme Disease Awareness Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Emergency room visits for tick bites are rising sharply across most of the United States, reaching the highest levels for this time of year since 2017 in …
Tick Bites Surge Nationwide, Raising Health Concerns Read More
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 …
Pennsylvania Officials Urge Tick Bite Prevention as Summer Outdoor Season Peaks Read More
HARRISBURG, PA – On Thursday, the Shapiro Administration recognized 27 outstanding students for their creativity and dedication in the 2025 “Protect. Check. Remove.” Lyme Disease Student Art Competition. The initiative, …
Young Heroes Shine in Fight Against Lyme Disease with Creative Art! Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has launched the 2025 Lyme Disease Student Art Contest, inviting Pennsylvania students in grades one through six to participate by creating posters or short videos …
Pennsylvania Launches Student Art Contest to Combat Lyme Disease Read More