Fairfax Board of Supervisors Presents NatCapLyme with Proclamation Declaring May 2023 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month

May 10, 2023

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has once again has proclaimed, May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the county of Fairfax.

The National Capital Disease Association is grateful to Supervisor Pat Herrity and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for its continued commitment of raising awareness of tick-borne diseases.  For the past 13 years, Supervisor Herrity has been a leading partner to NatCapLyme and the public-at-large in the effort to bring awareness of Lyme and tick-borne diseases to Fairfax County.

This proclamation is of great benefit to the citizens of Fairfax County.  It creates official recognition of the problem, encourages Virginians to learn and take seriously tick-borne diseases, to take aggressive prevention measures and to seek early treatment.

NatCapLyme salutes Supervisor Herrity and the board for their continued concern and unwavering dedication to this cause.

To view the video of the presentation ceremony of the Fairfax Board of Supervisors proclamation  and NatCapLyme comments click: Proclamation Presentation