Lyme Disease & Babesiosis: Dangerous Tick Borne Diseases
![Checking for ticks after a walk in the woods is always a good idea and prevents a situation that leads to infection from Lyme Disease or Babesiosis. After a walk in the woods, check for ticks before getting in the car!](https://mail.northshorekid.com/sites/default/files/styles/post_photo/public/stories/tick-borne_lyme_babesiosis.jpg?itok=TlZ89GDh)
When enjoying the outdoors on the North Shore, it's crucial to understand ticks, their habitats, feeding habits, and how to handle tick bites. While infection rates overall are considered relatively low1, the threat of infection is serious, and of those infected, kids aged 5-14 have a higher rate of infection compared to adults 65 and younger. Preventative measures and swift actions are essential to protect yourself, your pets, and your family from serious infections.While in Removing an embedded tick properly is a critical part of avoiding tick-borne disease.