Christopher Meloni Instagram – In honor of #WorldLymeDay and to kick off #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth, a critically important message from @chris_meloni, ambassador for @globallymealliance and @thequietepidemic co-director @LindsayKeys 📣 Tick populations are exploding across the U.S. and around the world, along with the diseases they carry. Scientific evidence has proven the complexity of the Lyme disease bacteria and nearly 20 additional pathogens have been identified in ticks, yet the mainstream medical community continues to rely on outdated and narrow diagnostic and treatment guidelines—offering no guidance for treating people suffering from Long Lyme, also known as Chronic Lyme. The Quiet Epidemic is an award-winning documentary turned global impact campaign, which is advocating for adequate recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and research funding for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. We recently went to Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress to call for a congressional hearing to launch a widespread public awareness campaign to give Long Lyme / Chronic Lyme patients the support they deserve, and help others avoid life-altering complications from tick-borne diseases in the first place. To learn more about @thequietepidemic’s mission and stream a film that explores not just Lyme disease, but issues with our for-profit healthcare system at large, visit www.thequietepidemic.com and watch it on Amazon Prime and AppleTV/iTunes today. Share this message with your friends and family, and encourage them to educate themselves. Lyme Disease Awareness can save lives. #thequietepidemic #makelymeloud #chrismeloni #globallymealliance #lymedisease #ticks #invisibleillness #millionsmissing #impactfilm #documentary