Lyme Disease Is Now More Common Than HIV

Lyme Disease Is Now More Common Than HIV: Here’s How To Keep It At Bay

Lyme Disease, one of summertime’s biggest health risks, is on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports incidences of Lyme Disease surpassed those of HIV in 2009. This is sad news given that a few simple safety precautions can greatly reduce your risk for contracting this serious illness. While the protocol for disease prevention is very much in our public health collective consciousness, it never hurts to take a refresher course. So here are the deets. (And don’t forget to grab some DEET!) We live in a world where a creature the size of a breadcrumb has the potential to completely destroy your health. I apologize for being such a downer. Read more.