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 will host a Lyme Support Group meeting at the Mandarin Methodist Church on Thursday June 20th, 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. You can also contact Dane Boggs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and 904-631-6536.

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 - PONTE VEDRA LIBRARY - WEDNESDAY, 6-19-13, 7:00PM

Nicholas Brown is a 17 year old junior at Episcopal High School of Jacksonville and Life Scout with Troop 288. He will give a power point presentation on Lyme Disease Prevention and Education. This will occur at the Ponte Vedra Library on Wednesday 6-19-13 at 7:00 pm. The Library is located at 101 Library Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082. The email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and the phone is 904-827-6950. The presentation can be viewed in our Resource section.

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.)

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

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

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