What you need to know about LYME DISEASE Tioga County Public Health
MOST COMMON TICKS IN NEW YORK STATE The American Dog Deer Tick Lone Star Tick Tick
WHICH TICK CAN GIVE YOU LYME DISEASE? DEER TICK
WHAT IS LYME DISEASE? Caused by the bite of a deer tick Bacterial infection from the deer tick Can make you and your pets very sick
HOW DO YOU GET LYME DISEASE? Tick jumps or crawls on to you The tick bites you Bacteria ( Lyme Disease) They may “spit” inside you Their spit has a bacteria that causes Lyme disease Stomach If the tick passes that Saliva bacteria to you, you may get sick! Human Skin
HOW DOES LYME MAKE YOU SICK? Lyme Disease comes from a bacteria It makes you very sick You need to go to the doctor to get medicine to get rid of the bacteria
FACTS ABOUT DEER TICKS: Very small They jump or crawl on to you or your pets Late spring and summer is when you will see them most An engorged tick is a tick that has been on a person or animal for 2 or more days and is filled with blood
WHERE CAN YOU FIND TICKS? • Tall Grass • Woods • Bushes • Stone Walls
HOW CAN YOU PREVENT LYME DISEASE? Cover up when being outdoors Wear bug spray Wear white or light colored clothing Check for ticks daily Shower soon after being outdoors Tell your parent or teacher if you have a fever or rash
WHERE SHOULD YOU CHECK FOR TICKS: Neck Shoulders Arms Armpits Legs Behind your knees Feet
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE A TICK ON YOU? Tell your parent. Tell a teacher. Tell the nurse. Have an adult help remove the tick from you right away!
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE LYME?
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CONTACT INFORMATION: Kylie Gates Public Health Educator Tioga County Public Health Department 607-687-8612 gatesk@co.tioga.ny.us www.tiogacountyny.com
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