Schools and Camps
Do you know that Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by tick bites? Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.
Children ages 5 to 15 are at high risk for Lyme disease. It is important to know how to stop ticks to avoid exposure to ticks and possibly Lyme disease. These resources can be used to educate children on the risks of ticks and Lyme disease.
Tick/Lyme Information for Schools and Camps
Tick/Lyme Information for School Nurses