Apr 3, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardLyme Disease Advisory Committee Minutes
The committee meeting covered updates from members regarding Lyme disease research, vaccine development, and tick surveillance activities. The CDPH provided a progress report on Lyme disease surveillance data, incidence rates, and tick infection prevalence. Discussions included public education and outreach efforts, improvements to tick seasonality and risk infographics, and the presentation of information regarding various ticks and tick-borne diseases in California. The committee also addressed the challenges of nymphal tick collection, testing for pathogens, and future messaging strategies for healthcare providers and the public.