LymeNet Flash: How many $$ goes to WNV vs Lyme from government?

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Posted by pineapple (Member # 11904) on :

Comparison of WNV cases in 2007 vs. Lyme Disease

While the dates aren't exact, you get the drift.

West Nile Virus, Jan 1 2007 - July 24, 2007
No. of U.S. cases reported to the CDC = 122

Lyme Disease, Jan 1 - August 4, 2007
No. of U.S. cases reported to the CDC = 7,994

SHOW me the money Bush!!!!

Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :

When I started writing letters to the media last week I said just this! Everyone is reaking out over EEE/WNV but your community is at a much greater risk from Lyme disease!

No responses yet....

Posted by pineapple (Member # 11904) on :

Oh my Gosh!! Call the press. 122 cases of WNV this year!!

almost 8000 cases of Lyme? Ahh, not to worry

I find it interesting they break down reporting of WNV into 'neuroinvasive' and how many deaths are caused by it, but not Lyme.

ahh, who cares about the lymies. [Mad]

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

quote:
Originally posted by pineapple:

SHOW me the money Bush!!!!

Show me the money, Congress, the NIH, the CDC and anyone else involved in deciding what research to fund!

Posted by SL10 (Member # 12953) on :

It's not just the feds - try calling your local health dept - state, county, city - and ask how much they spend on on WNV prevention. I know the county I work for has spent between $100k and $250k per year on this - but nothing on Lyme Disease education or prevention despite it being endemic.