Mon May 05 11:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Lyme Disease Prevention Urged as May Kicks Off Awareness Month
**Butler, PA** – With May designated as Lyme Disease Prevention Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is urging residents to take precautions against the potentially debilitating illness. Lyme disease, spread through infected ticks, can cause flu-like symptoms, arthritis, and even heart problems.
The DEP recommends taking simple steps to protect yourself while enjoying the outdoors. (Specific preventative measures are not detailed in the provided text, but the EPA website, epa.gov/insect-repellents, offers further guidance.) Anyone suspecting they may have contracted Lyme disease is advised to seek immediate medical attention.
For more information on Lyme disease prevention and tick-borne illnesses, visit epa.gov/insect-repellents.
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