My Virginia

Many people believe Lyme Disease is something you only can get in New England. But the truth is, Lyme Disease  is more profound in places like Virginia and The Carolinas  than anywhere else in the country. That being said, you can get Lyme Disease in all 50 states. But according to recent research, nearly 100% of Virginia ticks are infected with Lyme Disease. The most common tick in Virginia is the lone star tick- and most Lyme cases arise from that tick alone. When out walking, its imperative to wear protective clothing, and light colored clothing so ticks and easily be spotted and removed. Most of the ticks are found in wooded areas, but even along the shore line. More than half of people who develop Lyme Disease never even find their tick, let alone the characteristic rounded rash that comes along with it. The rash, either preceded or followed by flu like symptoms, is the classic case of Lyme Disease. However, not everyone reports the rash, or gets all of the flu like symptoms