LYME DISEASE

LYME DISEASE
- Most common disease spread by a tick bite
- Unique rash, bulls eye in appearance > 2 in. width
- Develops 3-30 days after bite
- Flu-like Symptoms can also develop

Cause:
- Corkscrew shaped bacterium transmitted by a little deer tick the size of a pinhead
-50% ticks are infected

Prevention:
- Long clothing, insect repellant while hiking/camping in shrubbery areas
- Check neck/hair for ticks and shower after hike
- Transmission takes 18-24 hrs, if ticks are removed quickly there is little risk

Tick Removal:
- Pull off/use tweezers, grip its head and pull upward
- Call immediately:
- You can’t remove the tick
- Fever or widespread rash 2 wks after tick bite
- Child starts acting very sick

Call During regular working hours:
- You think your child might have Lyme disease
- Other questions/concerns

The information provided on this website is not a substitute for professional care.
You should consult your own physician or other health care provider for specific advice and treatment,
which advice and treatment will be based upon your individual facts and circumstances.