Prevention Materials

PA Lyme is pleased to present our series of DARE 2B Tick Aware brochures and other prevention tools to help you in your fight against tick bites and tick-borne diseases. The brochures are available in both English and Spanish. All of the materials can be downloaded for free.

Dare 2B Tick Aware Spanish translations funded by the Greater Harrisburg Community Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities.

Tick Identification & Proper Tick Removal

A colorful infographic about ticks in Pennsylvania, highlighting that ticks are tiny arachnids, common in woods and paths, and carry diseases like Lyme disease. It explains tick types, warning areas, prevention tips, and details about different tick species and the diseases they transmit.

Chart warning about common Pennsylvania ticks and associated diseases, including Deer/Blacklegged tick, American Dog tick, and Lone Star tick, with illustrations and details about each.

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Personal, Pet & Property Prevention

A public health poster titled "Dare to Prevent," emphasizing prevention of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The poster shows a child with a hand on their thigh and a person spraying bug repellent on their leg outdoors. There is an inset image of a tick on a leaf. The text provides information about Lyme disease spread, statistics, and prevention tips.

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Tick Check, Removal,
Tick Testing, & Seeking
Medical Advice

Poster about preventing Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses with a photo of a woman inspecting a young girl for ticks and an inset showing a close-up of a tick on skin. The poster emphasizes action and awareness.

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Early Symptoms, Seeing a Doctor, Testing, Diagnosis, Treatment, Persistent Symptoms

A young girl lying in bed with a thermometer in her mouth, a hand touching her forehead, and a zoomed-in image of a Lyme disease rash on her arm, illustrating illness and awareness.

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Lyme disease symptom checklist with information on rashes, flu-like symptoms, and other signs. Highlights importance of early detection and actions, especially in children.

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For Parents, Teachers & School Nurses

Understanding the unique physical and mental signs and symptoms of tick-borne infections in youth and teens.

A child with blond hair in a red shirt sitting at a desk with a worried expression, holding his head, with a worksheet and a red pen on the desk. A yellow informational banner above and text below discussing tick-borne infections in children.

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School Materials

For School Nurse Office when removing an attached tick: Tick Bite Documentation

Information sheet about tick bite documentation and prevention. Includes instructions to take photos of tick sites, identify tick type, and monitor symptoms for Lyme disease.

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For Schools to Give to Parents: Prevention Tips Letter for Outdoor Activities/Field Trips

Informational poster about tick bite prevention and awareness, including outdoor safety practices and steps to take after outdoor activities.

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School Nurses Office Poster

An infographic titled 'Be Tick Aware - Don't Let a Tick Make You Sick!' with information on tick awareness, types of ticks in PA, how to remove tick correctly, symptoms of Lyme disease, and when to see a doctor. Features illustrations of a tick, a person with a bullseye rash, and a character with a question mark.

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Tick-Bite Prevention Checklists

Tick Prep Checklist for Parents & Campers

For Parents & Campers

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Tick prep checklist for golfers and mini-golfers, including tips for before teeing off and after golfing, with sections on skin protection, tick prevention, and tick removal.

For Golfers & Mini-Golfers

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Tick prevention checklist for hunters, including tips for pre-hunt preparations and post-hunt tick checks, with illustrations of a tree, grass, a clock, and a tick.

For Hunters & Outdoor Enthusiasts

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For State Park & Outdoor Workers

Information flyer on tick prevention tips and kit for outdoor workers in Pennsylvania, including recommendations for employers and individuals, and links to resources.

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