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Blue graphic featuring a large tick silhouette with text that reads “May is Lyme Disease awareness month!” and “here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.”

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month: We Have Some Advice for Safer Enjoyment of the Outdoors

May 25, 2026 Sebastian Duran-Ahumada Comments Off

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month: you can prevent Lyme and enjoy the outdoors

Blue graphic featuring a large tick silhouette with text that reads “May is Lyme Disease awareness month!” and “here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.”
Graphic on a blue background stating “Lyme Disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the U.S.” with a simple outline map of the United States and a tick illustration. Text below reads: “The CDC estimates that approximately 476,000 Americans are treated for Lyme each year.”
Blue infographic titled “You can Prevent Lyme by…” with a tick icon and a numbered list of five prevention tips: use insect repellent with DEET or picaridin, wear long sleeves and closed-toe shoes, avoid tall grass and wooded areas, check for ticks after being outside, and shower soon after outdoor activities.

Credit: Astrid Ericson, University of Florida.

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