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Office of Communicable Diseases
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Lyme Disease

Who Is at Risk for Lyme Disease?

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Lyme disease is endemic to Rhode Island.  That means that anyone who lives in or visits Rhode Island is at risk for getting Lyme.  However, certain occupations and activities place people at greater risk for Lyme.  If you know how you are at risk, you can better protect yourself against tick bites and prevent Lyme disease.

High Risk Activities

High Risk Occupations

 

 

 

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