Lyme disease is the most common disease spread by blood-feeding insects, with about 30,000 cases reported to the CDC annually. Lyme disease spreads through a bite from an infected blacklegged tick, and symptoms include headache, fever, and a "target" skin rash. Learn more about Lyme disease and how to prevent it.

Lyme Disease Basics

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What Is Lyme Disease?

Avoiding Ticks

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How To Remove a Tick From Your Skin
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What To Do if You Find a Tick
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How To Get Rid of Ticks in Your Clothes

Explore Lyme Disease

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