Summer wellbeing
Lyme disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that people get from infected ticks.
Ticks are tiny spider like creatures that are found in woodland and heath areas.
The most common symptom of Lyme disease is a distinctive circular rash (like a bullseye on a dartboard) around the bite. It usually appears between 3 and 30 days after the bite.
Other symptoms include flu-like symptoms, headaches and neck stiffness.
Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics if detected early.
For more information go to NHS: Lyme disease.