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USSSP - Preventing Tick-Borne Illnesses
Lyme disease is an illness caused by the spirochete bacteria, Borellia burdorferi, which are transmitted to man and animals by tick bites. Although not all ticks carry the disease, in some areas as many as 9012f the ticks can be infected.
Scouting Magazine - Tick Tactics
Article - Avoid the widespread danger of Lyme disease with preventive techniques, regular body checks for ticks, and recognition of symptoms.
The Lyme Disease Foundation
The Lyme Disease Foundation (LDF) is the premier nonprofit dedicated to finding solutions for tick-borne disorders. Realizing the ability to find solutions involves a multi-discipline effort, the LDF includes the four cornerstones of progress.
Get ticked off about Lyme disease
Scouting webpage from the National Capital Area Council warning leaders to be aware of this issue
Common Beliefs About Lyme Disease
True/False statements to help you understand. For example: False: Everyone who gets Lyme disease gets a rash. True: About 1/4 of patients with Lyme disease never get a rash.
Doc Forgey on Scouts & Insects
I have made myself famous by telling scary campfire stories for many years. But nothing is scarier than catching some of these diseases. Nothing can be more miserable than suffering from fly, chigger, tick, and mosquito bites.
Lyme Disease Brochure
Download this public information guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the National Center for Infectious Diseases,Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases, Atlanta, Georgia 30333.
Lyme Disease FAQ
Answers to some of the questions asked by loved ones, or Lyme victims. Both technical, and emotional.
Lyme Disease Glossary
Glossary provided by the American College of Physicians website.
Lyme Disease Information
Information on Lyme Disease, early prevention, treatment and more
Lyme Disease Vaccine: Hope or Hype?
Article on LD vaccine from the Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.
Lyme Disease: A Patient's Guide
Guide provided by the American College of Physicians website.
Prevention
Knowing the life cycle of the tick can be important in avoiding it.
Prevention and Control
Prevention and Control of Lyme Disease from the Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.
Recognizing Lyme Diseases - Diagnosis
Information provided by the American College of Physicians website.
Scouter Discussion on Ticks
From the Hightower Trail District, a discussion archive on Ticks & Scouts,
Target Ticks @ BSA Nat'l Jamboree
the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) requested the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion & Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) design and produce wallet-size and sign-size arthropod-hazard reference materials for the Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, VA.
Vaccine
Information on the prevention of Lyme Disease Through Active Immunization: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Vaccine Description
Lyme Disease vaccine description from the Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.

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