And today, led by the Trump administration, we're launching one of the most ambitious federal efforts ever to undertake and combat Lyme disease, accelerate research and improve care for parents and families. Doctors diagnosed 476,000 Americans with Lyme disease every year. This spring, Americans visited emergency room for tick bikes more than any other time in history, a clear sign that this threat is growing. Lyme disease affects all 50 states. (01:17–01:23)
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