Do not prick, crush or burn the tick, as it may cause the release of infected tick fluids. . The LDF is including the Faces of Lyme Disease Program in the 1999 Poster Campaign. Please make a poster that tells your story to others. This can be in pictures or a story format. Tape a picture of the person with Lyme disease or include the whole family on the poster.
Pets are also eligible.
Your address and phone numbers will not be included in the final version. We will return the picture if you include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Many people do not fully understand the serious nature of Lyme disease and other tick-borne disorders. The poster campaign provides an opportunity to better educate government officials, the media, businesses, and even the healthcare profession about how Lyme disease can disrupt lives, cause financial hardships, and interfere with school and work. Patients can be left in medical limbo by physicians with opposing medical views.