Tickborne Diseases

Lone Star Tick, Amblyomma americanum. (CDC, 2022). 

The size of a tick comparison on a hiking boot. (CDC, 2022).

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In New Hampshire, Lyme is the most commonly reported tickborne disease. It is important to stay vigilant on this topic to protect yourself and loved ones. Here are information the SPHN team retrieved from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS). 

For additional information, check out our Resources Page here. 

Symptoms to Look For

There are many tickborne diseases that have similar symptoms and those can varies for individuals, but the most common symptoms of tick-related illnesses include: 

• Fever/chills 
• Aches and pain
• ​Headache, fatigue, and muscle aches

Please see a healthcare provider as soon as possible for an evaluation and a treatment plan. 

Educational Modules

Please select the educational module that applies best to you: 

• Strategies for Preventing and Managing Tickborne Illness
• Tick Habitat and Control Strategies for Camp Counselors
• Tick Habitat and Control Strategies for the General Public ​

Health and Human Services Data Portal: Tickborne Disease

Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention