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Cook County
Dept. of Public Health
1010 Lake St. Suite 104, Oak Park, IL 60301-1133
708-492-2000
708-492-2002 TDD
708-492-2900 fax

Stephen A. Martin Jr., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Chief Operating Officer CCDPH


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Tick Identification

Tick Testing Services

Lyme Disease

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

How to Remove a Tick

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Tickborne Disease
Prevention & Control

Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against Lyme disease and other tickborne infections. There are several approaches you and your family can use to prevent and control Lyme disease.

  • It is recommended that repellent, tick checks, and other simple measures to prevent tick bites are utilized regularly.

  • Control ticks around your home and in your community by creating a "safe-tick zone."

  • Ask your doctor if taking antibiotics after tick bite is right for you.

  • Learn of the early signs of Lyme Disease.

  • Learn what ticks look like (see diagram below).

Image showing appearance and relative sizes of adult male and female, nymph and larval ticks including deer ticks, Lone star ticks, and dog ticks.

 

 

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