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May and June are the most common months for ticks to be active around New York, including in the Adirondacks and North Country. Lyme disease is the most common illness caused by ticks, but there are others to be aware of this time of year, says Dr. Brian. ....
Hyde Park, NY With zero new dollars included in either the Assembly or Senate One-House Budget Proposals to combat the spread of Lyme and tick-borne diseases (TBDs), Senators Sue Serino, Daphne Jordan, and Alexis Weik today joined researchers, patients, and advocates from across New York in a virtual press conference to urge legislative leaders to invest in research, education and prevention initiatives in this year’s State Budget. The coalition is pushing for at least $1.5 million to be included in the final enacted budget that is slated to pass by April 1st. ....
July 19, 2021 Katko Announces Renewed Effort Utilizing Innovative Technology, Push for Federal Funding SYRACUSE, NY Standing with experts from SUNY Upstate Medical University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), Rep. Katko today announced he will reintroduce the Tick Identification Pilot Program Act this week. This bipartisan bill would establish a pilot program under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allowing states to apply for grants to establish tick identification programs. Through these programs, individuals would be able to send pictures of a tick they encounter to a vector-borne biologist who would identify the tick and respond with an estimate of the risk that the tick is carrying a disease, as well as a recommendation for appropriate follow-up action, such as seeking medical treatment. Additionally, Rep. Katko announced a push for increased funding for the CDC to support research and data collection on t ....