Lyme Aware

Knowledge Is Best Tool In Lyme Disease Battle

There is no doubt about it. Being out in the woods, getting some fresh air and enjoying the green world around us, is good for the body and the spirit. But, as with all worthwhile endeavors, there are strings attached. Delaware’s woods, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have the highest rate of confirmed cases of Lyme disease in the nation. That’s troublesome. But the answer is not alarm, but greater caution. Preparation before venturing out into the woods and careful examinations after returning from the adventure are the best protections against the tick bites that cause the disease. Read more.