How to prevent Lyme disease this summer

The odds of contracting Lyme disease from tick bites during warmer weather months continue to rise. Lyme disease is still the most common vector-borne illness. Lyme disease is transmitted by the deer tick, also known as the blacklegged tick. "If not caught early, Lyme disease can progress to facial paralysis, arthritis, meningitis, or inflammation of the heart called carditis that can cause rhythm abnormalities." If not caught early, Lyme disease can progress to facial paralysis, arthritis, meningitis, or inflammation of the heart called carditis that can cause rhythm abnormalities. The UMass Chan Medical School is also studying another potential therapy to prevent Lyme disease that is in clinical trials. Practically speaking, are there any resources or sites that you would recommend for people to learn more about Lyme disease and the risk it poses in their area?