Advocates have been working for many years to support Vermonters affected by Lyme disease, and they continue to care deeply about the diagnosis, treatment and experience of Vermonters with tickborne diseases.

Many states with much lower incidence than Vermont have multiple non-profit groups dedicated to supporting and informing citizens with Lyme disease. VTLyme.org became a 501c3 non-profit in 2018, and is the only non-profit organization focused on addressing the impact of tickborne diseases in Vermont where the incidence of Lyme disease is often the highest in the U.S.

VTLyme.org is meant to be a source of information for Vermonters with Lyme and tickborne diseases. Our goal is to be apolitical, collaborative, science and evidence-based, and patient oriented. We hope to work in an environment of mutual respect, and facilitate dialogue and collaboration with all stakeholders in Vermont.

That being said, we cannot ignore the current lack of resources in Vermont, or the national controversy about treatment that impacts so many Vermonters struggling with health problems related to the effects of Lyme and tickborne diseases.

While advocacy is not the purpose of VTLyme.org, we do acknowledge there is a need for change. We hope the conversation in Vermont can be focused on ways to help Vermonters, and believe the ongoing debate about Lyme disease treatment and research does not address the experience of Vermonters who are currently suffering.

VTLyme.org hopes collaboration will increase between patients, medical providers, researchers, and policy makers with the goal of creating an environment where all Vermont residents feel supported, and have access to correct and timely diagnosis and effective treatments for tickborne diseases.

2017 Commentary on VDH Report about Lyme and Tickborne Diseases in Vermont

2017 Report

A 2017 REVIEW OF THE REPORTS
“LYME AND OTHER TICKBORNE DISEASES IN VERMONT: REPORT FOR THE LEGISLATURE”

Updated Commentary for 2018 on the VDH Report

REVIEW OF THE VDH REPORTS: With updated Commentary
“LYME AND OTHER TICKBORNE DISEASES IN VERMONT: REPORT FOR THE LEGISLATURE”