Maine CDC

Doing yard work or going out for a hike? No matter your outdoor activity, make time to stop and check for ticks to prevent tickborne disease. Don’t let a tick make you sick! For more information on ticks in Maine, visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/vectorborne.

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It can take minutes to days for an infected tick to pass a germ to you after biting! Make sure to remove ticks as soon as possible with frequent tick checks. For more information on tick bite prevention, visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/vectorborne.

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Congenital CMV (cytomegalovirus) affects thousands of babies each year, yet many families have never heard of it. It is the leading non-genetic cause of hearing loss in children.
This National CMV Month, help us spread awareness about CMV, prevention strategies, and early detection. Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/cytomegalovirus/congenital-infection/index.html

Deer tick nymphs, or teenage ticks, are only the size of a poppy seed. Nymphs are most active in late spring and summer, so make sure that you do a tick check after spending time outside! For more information on ticks in Maine, visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/vectorborne.

Do you check for ticks daily? A daily tick check is important to help prevent tickborne diseases. Use tweezers or a tick spoon and make sure to check all over your body for tiny ticks. Find more information at www.maine.gov/dhhs/vectorborne.