With 83 cases of Lyme Disease reported this year through September, the Nassau County Department of Health encourages all residents to take appropriate precautions to avoid being bitten by ticks . The informational bulletin, “Lyme Disease and Other Tick Related Diseases” is now available in Spanish: “Enfermedad de Lyme y otras Enfermedades Relacionadas Con Las Garrapata.”

Lyme disease is now the most prevalent tick-borne illness in our area. It is an infection that can cause arthritic, heart and nervous system problems. An early symptom of Lyme disease may be a discrete circular or oval rash (erythema migrans) that may continue to expand or spread. Other early symptoms include fatigue, chills and fever, headache, muscle and joint pains and swollen lymph nodes. Because Lyme disease is often difficult to diagnose, and often produces variable symptoms, it is important to consult your doctor as soon as possible.

To help prevent Lyme and other tick-related illnesses, the Nassau County Department of Health recommends that all residents take the following precautions:

• Try to stay out of tick-infected areas such as wooded areas and adjacent grasslands, high grass, dense shrubbery and areas adjacent to salt marshes
• If one does go into tick areas:
  • Wear light colored clothing with long sleeves and long pants tucked into socks or boots
  • Use repellents as appropriate
  • Check for ticks on clothing and pets
• After returning home, remember to conduct full-body checks for ticks

The risk of contracting other tick-borne diseases, such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesiosis or Ehrlichiosis, is relatively small in Nassau County. However, since almost all residents at some time or other travel outside the County, it is advisable to be aware of Lyme disease and other tick-related illnesses.

The Nassau County Department of Health 4-page bulletins on “Lyme Disease and Other Tick Related Illnesses” in English and Spanish contain information which will help residents to:

• Prevent exposure to tick bites
• Recognize symptoms of tick-borne diseases
• Seek appropriate treatment

For additional information on identifying ticks and preventing tick-borne diseases or to obtain copies of the English or Spanish bulletin, contact the Nassau County Department of Health website at

With 83 cases of Lyme Disease reported this year through September, the Nassau County Department of Health encourages all residents to take appropriate precautions to avoid being bitten by ticks . The informational bulletin, “Lyme Disease and Other Tick Related Diseases” is now available in Spanish: “Enfermedad de Lyme y otras Enfermedades Relacionadas Con Las Garrapata.”

Lyme disease is now the most prevalent tick-borne illness in our area. It is an infection that can cause arthritic, heart and nervous system problems. An early symptom of Lyme disease may be a discrete circular or oval rash (erythema migrans) that may continue to expand or spread. Other early symptoms include fatigue, chills and fever, headache, muscle and joint pains and swollen lymph nodes. Because Lyme disease is often difficult to diagnose, and often produces variable symptoms, it is important to consult your doctor as soon as possible.

To help prevent Lyme and other tick-related illnesses, the Nassau County Department of Health recommends that all residents take the following precautions:

• Try to stay out of tick-infected areas such as wooded areas and adjacent grasslands, high grass, dense shrubbery and areas adjacent to salt marshes
• If one does go into tick areas:
  • Wear light colored clothing with long sleeves and long pants tucked into socks or boots
  • Use repellents as appropriate
  • Check for ticks on clothing and pets
• After returning home, remember to conduct full-body checks for ticks

The risk of contracting other tick-borne diseases, such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesiosis or Ehrlichiosis, is relatively small in Nassau County. However, since almost all residents at some time or other travel outside the County, it is advisable to be aware of Lyme disease and other tick-related illnesses.

The Nassau County Department of Health 4-page bulletins on “Lyme Disease and Other Tick Related Illnesses” in English and Spanish contain information which will help residents to:

• Prevent exposure to tick bites
• Recognize symptoms of tick-borne diseases
• Seek appropriate treatment

For additional information on identifying ticks and preventing tick-borne diseases or to obtain copies of the English or Spanish bulletin, contact the Nassau County Department of Health website at nchealthdept@nassaucountyny.gov or call the department weekdays from 9:00A.M. – 4:45 P.M. at 571-2006. or call the department weekdays from 9:00A.M. – 4:45 P.M. at 571-2006.