{"id":22513,"date":"2026-05-06T10:22:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T13:44:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:44:29","slug":"tick-bites-prevention-treatment-and-the-symptoms-of-lyme-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/tick-bites-prevention-treatment-and-the-symptoms-of-lyme-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Tick Bites: Prevention, Treatment and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_a55ae3ad0f95d0473bf4793c0ba06ded\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/uk-hiking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/safety\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSafety\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/camping\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCamping\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTick Bites: Prevention, Treatment and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled-design-3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"avatar wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lyme Disease Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled-design-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled-design-3.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Lyme Disease UK\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2026-05-06T10:22:28+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">May 6, 2026<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t4 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ticks-and-lyme-disease.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"removing a tick with a green tick twister\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ticks-and-lyme-disease.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ticks-and-lyme-disease-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ticks-and-lyme-disease-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ticks-and-lyme-disease-768x301.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_f6155bcd44c085cc1f79b805ab0c3e4b\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Staying Safe Outdoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and an opportunity to raise awareness of the growing risk of tick bites and Lyme disease across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Cases continue to rise across the UK, and with warmer, wetter winters, ticks are now active for more of the year. Once considered a seasonal concern, tick bites are increasingly being reported year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone exploring the outdoors &#8211; whether walking, running, cycling or working in rural environments &#8211; understanding how to reduce risk, recognise symptoms and respond appropriately is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"vimeo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/937915026?h=2ea8b6959b\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\"   allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why awareness matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ticks are found in many environments across the UK, including woodlands, grassland, moorland, parks and even urban green spaces. They do not jump or fly, but attach themselves to passing people or animals from vegetation such as long grass or leaf litter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many tick bites go unnoticed. Ticks can be extremely small, and their bites are painless. This makes awareness particularly important, as early detection of Lyme disease significantly improves outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without early diagnosis and treatment, Lyme disease can lead to serious long-term health complications. These may include persistent fatigue, joint and muscle pain, and neurological symptoms such as headaches, nerve pain, facial palsy and cognitive difficulties. In some cases, cardiac complications can also occur.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/early-signs-and-symptoms-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Early signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease\" class=\"wp-image-22519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/early-signs-and-symptoms-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/early-signs-and-symptoms-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/early-signs-and-symptoms-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/early-signs-and-symptoms-864x1080.jpg 864w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/early-signs-and-symptoms.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_8b21408c9a7ea6110d686ed2f96b82ed\" class=\"Inner InnerGoodToKnow\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row align-items-center jusitfy-content-start\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__icon InnerGoodToKnow__icon--warning\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"26.6\" height=\"22.973\" viewBox=\"0 0 26.6 22.973\"><path d=\"M40-857.027,53.3-880l13.3,22.973Zm4.171-2.418H62.429L53.3-875.164Zm9.129-1.209a1.17,1.17,0,0,0,.861-.348,1.17,1.17,0,0,0,.348-.861,1.17,1.17,0,0,0-.348-.862,1.17,1.17,0,0,0-.861-.348,1.17,1.17,0,0,0-.861.348,1.17,1.17,0,0,0-.348.862,1.17,1.17,0,0,0,.348.861A1.17,1.17,0,0,0,53.3-860.655Zm-1.209-3.627h2.418v-6.045H52.091ZM53.3-867.3Z\" transform=\"translate(-40 880)\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarly diagnosis is key!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Patients are sometimes misdiagnosed with conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia, which can delay appropriate treatment and have a lasting impact on quality of life, employment and family life.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to reduce the risk of tick bites <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reducing the risk of tick bites does not require complex measures &#8211; just consistent, practical habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dress appropriately <\/strong><br>Wear long trousers and long sleeves when walking through long grass or dense vegetation. Light-coloured clothing can make ticks easier to spot. Tucking trousers into socks provides an additional barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stick to defined paths <\/strong><br>Avoid brushing against long grass, bracken and undergrowth where possible. Keeping to well-maintained paths reduces the likelihood of ticks transferring onto clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use insect repellent <\/strong><br>Apply an effective insect repellent to exposed skin and clothing, particularly in areas known for higher tick activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check regularly during and after activity <\/strong><br>Inspect clothing and exposed skin periodically while outdoors. After returning home, carry out a thorough check, paying attention to warm areas such as behind the knees, around the waist, underarms, groin and scalp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shower after being outdoors <\/strong><br>Showering soon after outdoor activity can help wash away unattached ticks and provides a good opportunity to check for bites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check pets and equipment <\/strong><br>Dogs and outdoor gear can carry ticks indoors. Regularly check animals, clothing and equipment after use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_3eb2dcd69f4d6af4dd06d9238b96a0dc\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/ticks-on-dogs-lyme-disease\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tTicks on Dogs: What UK Walkers Need to Know About Lyme Disease\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/what-to-do-if-you-are-bitten.jpg\" alt=\"how to remove a tick with a tick twister\" class=\"wp-image-22520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/what-to-do-if-you-are-bitten.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/what-to-do-if-you-are-bitten-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/what-to-do-if-you-are-bitten-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do if you are bitten by a tick?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find a tick attached to your skin,<a href=\"https:\/\/lymediseaseuk.com\/tick-removal\/\"> remove it<\/a> as soon as possible. Prompt removal reduces the risk of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a dedicated tick removal tool or fine-tipped tweezers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the instructions for the tool you are using. If you are utilising tweezers, pull upwards slowly and steadily without twisting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean the bite area with antiseptic or soap and water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid using methods such as burning the tick or applying substances like petroleum jelly. These can increase the risk of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After removal, monitor the bite site and your general health over the following weeks. Make a note of when and where you may have been exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early signs and symptoms of Lyme disease <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognising <a href=\"https:\/\/lymediseaseuk.com\/symptoms\/\">early symptoms<\/a> is key to ensuring timely treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most well-known sign is a spreading red rash, often described as a \u201cbullseye\u201d pattern. However, not everyone develops a rash, and its appearance can vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other early symptoms may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever or chills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muscle and joint pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swollen lymph nodes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms can appear days or weeks after a bite. If Lyme disease is suspected, seek medical advice promptly. Early treatment with antibiotics is usually effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning for safer outdoor experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good preparation is central to safe and enjoyable outdoor activity. Understanding the landscape &#8211; where you are going, the terrain and vegetation &#8211; can help you anticipate areas where ticks may be more prevalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporating simple checks into your routine should be seen as part of the overall outdoor experience, much like carrying appropriate kit or planning your route. These small steps can significantly reduce risk without detracting from time spent outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awareness without alarm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyme disease is a serious condition, but it should not discourage people from enjoying the outdoors. The UK\u2019s landscapes remain safe and accessible, and the benefits of spending time outside are well established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim of Lyme Disease Awareness Month is not to create concern, but to promote informed, practical behaviour. With the right precautions, the risk can be managed effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get involved: Be Tick Aware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raising awareness plays a vital role in improving early diagnosis and prevention. 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