Experts Urge Residents to Protect Against Lyme Disease

With longer days and warmer spring weather on the way, the Gov. Tom Wolf administration wants all Pennsylvanians to be aware of Lyme disease and ticks as they spend more time outdoors.

Pennsylvania cases of Lyme disease are among the highest in the country, and ticks carrying Lyme disease have been found in each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. In 2017, there were 11,900 cases of Lyme disease in the state. Ticks that carry Lyme disease can be found in nearly any location.

“Lyme disease can be a very serious illness, and left untreated, can cause life-threatening complications,” Health S...