Brookline Health Department
 

Lyme Disease Education Quiz

1. When outdoors, the most important thing for me to do to reduce my risk of a tick bite is?:

A Avoid wooded areas that may be infested with ticks
B Daily tick checks
C Wearing protective clothing
D Using an insect repellent containing DEET
E All of the Above

2. How long does it take to become infected after being bit by an infected tick? :

A 24 hours
B 36 hours
C 48 hours
D 72 hours
E None of the above

3. To prevent tick infestation in your yard you should consider?:

A Clearing brush and leaf litter away from your yard.
B Using a commercial insecticide on your yard (if appropriate)
C Keep lawn mowed and trimmed
D Stack woodpiles off the ground
E All of the above

4. Early symptoms of Lyme disease usually include?:

A bulls-eye shaped rash where tic was attached
B fatigue
C cough
D Both a and b
E Both a and c

5.  Which of the following is an approved vaccine for Lyme disease?:

A There is no approved vaccine for Lyme Disease
B Rubella
C Tetanus
D Chicken Pox
E b, c and d