21-03-2025
Health officials warning of Lyme Disease ahead of warm weather
The end of freezing temperatures means ticks are active again and with them comes the risk of Lyme Disease.
Pennsylvania has high rates of Lyme Disease overall. According to the Department of Environmental Protection, 25% of deer ticks in the state carry the transmittable bacteria.
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As people return to outdoor activities, the Erie County Health Department has tips to limit your risk.
Those include staying in the middle of trails, treating yourself and pets with repellant, and checking for ticks afterward.
Deer ticks are only about the size of a sesame seed so it's important to be vigilant.
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'So a lot of times they're in their armpits, or the backs of their knees. around their waistline. And knowing that they crawl up. They don't jump so start with your feet and work your way up,' said Breanna Adams, director of environmental health services for the Erie County Dept. of Health.
Adams said if a tick has attached to you, remove it with tweezers or a tick tool. Consult your doctor if you have symptoms including achy joints, fever, fatigue or a bull's eye rash.
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