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06/25/2026

The bull’s-eye rash is the most common symptom of Lyme disease. It is a rash that slowly expands in size. It can appear anywhere on the body, not just at the site of a tick bite. Learn more at www.maine.gov/lyme.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. Keeping the fallen, their families, and all who carry their memory forward in our thoughts today.

05/17/2026

Do you know where you might run into ticks? Deer ticks prefer to live in forested areas. Dog ticks prefer open grassy areas. Stay on groomed paths, wear protective clothes, use EPA-approved repellent, and do a tick check after any outdoor activity. Visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/vectorborne for more information.

05/09/2026

Can you tell the difference between a deer tick and an American dog tick? Use the color and decoration on the shield on the back and body color to determine which tick you are dealing with. Learn more at www.maine.gov/lyme.

05/09/2026

American dog ticks in the US can carry germs that make people sick, but dog ticks in Maine likely do not. The UMaine Tick Lab tested thousands of dog ticks and did not find any infected with these germs from Maine. Learn more at www.maine.gov/dhhs/vectorborne.

05/05/2026

https://wgme.com/news/nation-world/weekly-er-visits-for-tick-bites-are-higher-than-normal-cdc-saysalison-hinckley-lyme-disease?fbclid=IwdGRjcARm_-RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeilmb2NQl0dk6Ml25tzOdBBhaeK9lc3mmcs0RXRJn2dIwOXAoVB7uG6mpU8A_aem_AbPeH_qyg8lmsXE8hxek-Q

ER visits for tick bites are higher than normal in various parts right now as tick season arrives.