Lyme disease is the fastest growing disease in the United States with more than 300,000 people being diagnosed annually. If treated quickly after a tick bite, Lyme is easy to treat. But, the longer a person waits for treatment, the more difficult it is to treat and can even become chronic. It is important that we teach children about Lyme disease so they can quickly recognize the symptoms and seek treatment if necessary. This Lyme disease Close Reading Passage and Questions includes:1 Passage: