# Feds Launch Major Tick-Borne Illness Fight

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-05-30T07:28:52+00:00
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## Resource

The federal government is launching a massive new campaign to battle Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, with sweeping initiatives including a multimillion-dollar prevention pilot, breakthrough research on Alpha-gal syndrome, and $2.5 million in innovation prizes to fuel new solutions. With cases hitting decade-high levels this spring, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a bold plan to slash Lyme infections by 25% by 2035 — using AI, faster diagnostics, and better patient access to transform care and support for hundreds of thousands of Americans struggling with these invisible but devastating illnesses. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8e0e1d66191a521b

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