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Ticks and Lyme Disease
Before venturing out and enjoying the great outdoors, make sure you take some precautions against becoming infected with Lyme disease, a disease transmitted from the bite of an infected tick. The third week of July is designated Lyme Disease Awareness Week but it's always good to take precautions to prevent Lyme Disease. The following are some tips that can protect you from tick bites:
The following are early signals of Lyme disease that may appear a few days or weeks after a tick bite:
Signals that may appear weeks, months, or even years after a tick bite include the following:
If any of these signals appear or you have bitten by a tick, consult your medical professional.
