The mission of the Northeast Florida Lyme Association is to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and successful treatment of lyme and related vector borne disease through education of the public and healthcare providers and support of scientific research. Find us on FaceBook

Lyme Disease is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the nation. The disease is caused by the bite of a tick infected with the spirochetes bacterium Borrelia Burgdorferi and may be complicated by other parasites or co-infections, such as Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia and Bartonella. Certain co-infections require different treatment after being infected with Lyme.

Lyme Disease is often called "the great masquerader" because of its ability to mimic other illnesses. Early in the infection patients may have flu-like symptoms including headache, stiff neck, fever, muscle aches, and fatigue. Early symptoms usually disappear and serious multi-systemic problems may start later. Late symptoms include: "Lyme Arthritis" with joint pain and swelling; heart disease; neurological problems such as Bells Patsy; dizziness; irritability; ADHD-like symptoms; memory and concentration impairment; word finding difficulties and muscle weakness. The symptoms can imitate other diseases such as Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis; Parkinsons, and Lou Gehrig's (ALS) and may be misdiagnosed.

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MAY  IS  NATIONAL  LYME  AWARENESS  MONTH

WATCH  FOR  OUR  DIGITAL  MESSAGES  AROUND  JACKSONVILLE  IN  MAY!

Lyme Disease: The Southern Myth JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In 2006, an outgoing and healthy Andrea King became very sick. She became extremely tired, had muscle aches and a fever, but nine doctors later she still didn't have a diagnosis. It wasn't until 10 months after the on-set of symptoms that was finally diagnosed with Lyme Disease, which comes from getting bitten by an infected tick. Click Here To Watch The Video

LYME SUPPORT GROUP IN JACKSONVILLE, FL

Cindy Durden is holding a Lyme Support Group meeting at the Mandarin Methodist Church on Thursday April 16th, at 7:00pm. The group meets every third Thursday of the month. Her email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and number 904-434-2005. The church address is 11270 Jose Blvd. Jax. Fl. 32223. We meet in room 303.

LYME SUPPORT GROUP IN GAINESVILLE, FL

Carolyn Munroe, RN, BS, MEd, CDDN will host a Lyme Support meeting at the Northwest Baptist Church. The group meets every third Saturday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30pm. The address is 5514 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville Florida 32606. Classroom B-9. Call Carolyn Munroe at 352-226-7000 cell and email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Thank you Carolyn for forming this new support group.

Walter Snow has a LYME LIBRARY.

Contact Walter if you want to check out a book from the LYME LIBRARY at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Amy Alex has prepared a LYME PRESENTATION for NEFLA.This free educational program is available for all community groups and organizations. Please call us at 904-631-6536 or contact us by email to schedule your presentation.

NICHOLAS BROWN PRESENTATION

The 17 year old junior at Episcopal High School of Jacksonville and Life Scout with Troop 288 gave NEFLA a power point presentation on Lyme Disease Prevention and Education. Please go to our Resource section to view his excellent Eagle Scout work. Nicholas has been active with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts since the age of 7. He has participated in all Boy Scout high adventures (Northern Tier, Philmont, and Sea Base). Four family members have tested positive for Lyme disease and are currently undergoing treatment.

Troop 288 was founded in 1988. The troop has about 60 scouts and over 15 adult leaders. It's located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. and is chartered by the Ponte Vedra United Methodist Church. Troop 288 is part of the Osceola District and the North Florida Council.  Hiking and other outside activities are available to the scouts on a monthly basis in North Florida and South Georgia. An annual week-long summer camp is open to all scouts (Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.)

BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL

April  27th  10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m - Tree Hill Nature Center,   7152 Lone Star Road,  Jacksonville. Fl. 32211. Come and see the NEFLA booth for educational information.  www.treehill.org.

RADIO - JON VEDAS

Sunday  May  5th  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon . Listen to host Jon Vedas  interview  Dr. Shirley Hartman, MD and Dr. Kerry Clark, PhD  about Lyme disease in Florida. WBOB RADIO- Life Radio – “ Home, Health, Happiness ”  Host - Jon Vedas,  AM 600 Jacksonville -  FM 100.3 Orange Park  -  Live Streaming and Podcast at www.600wbob.com   Face Book  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Life-Radio-on-AM-600-WBOB/189266671092529?ref=hl

BROOKS CLUBHOUSE

May 10th  9.30 a.m - 10.00 a.m - Brooks Clubhouse, 3197 Cortez Rd. Jacksonville, Fl. 32246. Contact Christy Ruggiero at 904-472-4271 and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for her presentation of " Lyme Prevention and Education".

MEDICAL UPDATE ON COMCAST CHANNEL 99 - WALT CULBERSTON

Wednesday May 15th 10:30 pm Comcast channel  99. The Medical Update show will also be shown on May 22nd, May 29th and June 5th at 10:30 pm.  Dr. Shirley Hartman, MD and Dr. Kerry Clark, PhD will be discussing Lyme Disease in Florida.  www.healthtransactions.com.

RIVER ARTS MARKET - RAM

Saturday May 11th and 18th, 10:00 am - 4:00 p.m.  Come see our NEFLA booth under the Fuller Warren Bridge in Jacksonville Fl.  Go to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

BIRDIES FOR CHARITY

Make your contribution to NEFLA through the following link! birdiesforcharity.playerschampionship.com.

University of North Florida Brooks College of Health Donation

On Tuesday, May 8th, NEFLA presented a $20,000.00 contribution to the University of North Florida Brooks College of Health to support the research of Dr. Kerry Clark on lyme and related tick borne disease in the southeast U.S. From left to right Dane Boggs, Aimee Boggs, Dr. Pam Chally, Dr. Kerry Clark and Dr. Pierre Allaire. More photos coming. Also in attendance NEFLA Board members Andrea King, Joe Crozier, Mary Jaycox and Julie Klapstein.

Watch The Movie Under Our Skin

Watch by clicking here order from www.underourskin.com.

NEFLA LYME SUMMIT NOVEMBER 11-12, 2011
TICK TALK : TIME TO EXPOSE FLORIDA'S LYME DISEASE

To View Photos Of The Event Click Here

To Order Lyme Medical Conference CDs for $39.00 contact us at this site or call Dane Boggs at 904-631-6536.