California government finally recognizes Lyme
By Bryan Rosner on Jan 20, 2012 in Geographic Incidence
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/PH12-004.aspx
CDPH Cautions Californians About Ticks And Tick-Borne Diseases
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Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state public health officer, today warned individuals who work or play outdoors in the winter months to be on the alert for ticks that may carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.