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Lyme Disease

With the number of cases rising steadily in recent years, Lyme disease is a growing problem in Maine and other states.  I'm working to make sure we're doing everything we can to confront it on the federal level, but we all need to take steps to limit our risk.  Look below for Maine resources on prevention, tick identification, ongoing research and more.

Lyme disease is very treatable and still relatively rare, so it shouldn't keep us from enjoying the outdoors.  But it does warrant our attention and vigilance.  Hope you find the resources below helpful.

Best,
Chellie

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National Centers for Disease Control
>>Go here for Information on the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease, treatment, and educational materials.

Maine Center for Disease Control
>>Go here for information on the disease's prevalence in Maine, treatment and tips for prevention.
>>Find free educational materials and free tick removers here.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension
>>Go here to learn about sending your tick to the lab for identification (the lab can see whether it's a deer tick, the species that can carry Lyme disease)
>>Find more information here on ticks, including pictures and tips on keeping populations down in your yard. 

Maine Medical Center Research Institute Vector-borne Disease
>>MMCRI is a national leader in researching Lyme disease.  Find out more here about their research, as well as information on ticks and tips for prevention.

Downloadable publications and materials
>>Maine CDC tick identification poster
>>CDC brochure: What you need to know about Lyme disease

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