Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against tickborne diseases.
Steps to take after a tick bite including removing a tick and watching for signs and symptoms.
Maps showing the general distribution of medically important human-biting ticks in the U.S.
General information on diseases spread by ticks and signs and symptoms of tickborne disease.
For professionals
Free continuing education activities for healthcare providers on tickborne diseases in the U.S.
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Tool to assist people in removing attached ticks and seeking health care when appropriate.
Information on the use of syndromic surveillance data for tickborne disease surveillance.
CDC has developed tools to help state and local health departments prevent tickborne disease.