Types of Ticks Carrying Lyme Disease
Remember; not all deer ticks carry Lyme disease, and if they do they need to be attached longer than 24 to 36 hours to pass on infection. Tick checks are the most important thing you can do to help reduce the threat of Lyme disease.
Additional Information
For more information about Ticks and Lyme disease call the Community Health Outreach Office at 845-568-5237, or visit the Centers for Disease Control Lyme Disease website.