Tick-Borne Disease and Illness Awareness Month, Proclaiming

This bill officially designates June 2024 as Tick-Borne Disease and Illness Awareness Month in Alabama. It aims to highlight the growing prevalence of conditions like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, which often have symptoms similar to the flu and can be difficult to diagnose. The resolution encourages the public to learn about the various diseases carried by ticks and emphasizes that the most effective way to prevent these illnesses is through increased awareness of their symptoms.