Lyme disease is prevalent in the Hudson-Mohawk region, and birders should take precautions against the deer tick, the vector of the disease.

The New York State Department of Health's page on Lyme Disease describes how to reduce your risk of tick bites, how to remove a tick, along with much more about the disease.

The CDC's Lyme Disease page. This web site has a public information guide provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including a down-loadable brochure.

Other useful web sites:

The Lyme Disease Foundation provides information on protecting yourself from tick bites, pictures of ticks, available educational materials, and more.

Lyme Disease Network. This New Jersey site has a bulletin board for contacting others, a search feature, support groups, books, and a newsletter as well as information on treatment, ticks, and rashes.