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Types
of Tick-borne Diseases
Lyme disease, Babesiosis, and
Anaplasmosis (HGA) are the
most common tick-borne
diseases on Nantucket. The
same tick transmits them, so it is
possible to be infected with
more than one at a time,
according to the CDC.
Deer ticks thrive on Nantucket, so
it is important to be aware of these
diseases and prevention methods.
For more information:
on Nantucket
Contact the Nantucket Health Department
health@nantucket-ma.gov
Tick-borne Diseases
& Prevention
Ticks
Why tick checks?
The best offense is a good defense
Prevention for tick-borne diseases is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
1) Wear long sleeves and pants when walking through wooded areas
2) Perform tick checks after outdoor activity in woods or near grass
3) Don’t forget about pets! Dogs and cats can carry ticks, as well
It is best to bathe or
shower soon after
exposure to tick habitats to
be able to conduct a full
body check.
Parents should check their
children especially under
the arms, around ears, in
belly buttons, behind the
knees, between the legs,
and in their hair,
according to the CDC.
It is easier for ticks to
transmit diseases if they
have had access to you
for an extended period
of time.
If you can make that time
as small as possible, it is
less likely that the tick will
be able to infect you.
If you find a tick on you or
your child, you must
remove the tick properly.
Use fine-tipped tweezers,
so that you can get very
close to the skin. It is
important to pull the tick
straight up in one motion.
Once the tick is removed,
sanitize the area with
alcohol or soap and water.
How do I check? Then what do I do?