General Information

Lyme disease is currently the most common illness transmitted by an insect in the United States.
Nearly 90% of all Lyme disease cases have been reported in the Northeastern part of the US.
Recent research has shown that children are particularly at risk of Lyme disease. One study found that 68% of Lyme disease patients were under the age of 19. This high percentage of young children with Lyme disease may be attributable to the amount of outdoor activities children take part in.
Although Lyme disease is becoming more common, it can be prevented. Taking some simple precautions can help to lessen the likelihood of being bitten by a deer tick.