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DE HCR52

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2014

Primary Sponsor

Peter Schwartzkopf

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2014 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in Delaware
  • Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted through deer tick bites attached for 36-48 hours
  • Untreated Lyme disease can cause lasting joint pain, meningitis, facial paralysis, neurological problems, and impaired muscle function
  • Delaware has one of the highest incidence rates of Lyme disease per 100,000 people in the United States
  • Encourages the Department of Public Health to inform Delaware residents about Lyme disease prevention, symptom recognition, and treatment

Legislative Description

Recognizing May 2014 As "lyme Disease Awareness Month."

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT

5/7/2014

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