• Several tick species found in Virginia can affect the health of people and animals.

• Ticks can be active throughout the year in Virginia, including during mild winter days.

• Tick-borne disease risks vary across the state and continue to change.

• Tick-borne diseases and tick-associated conditions affecting people in Virginia include Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, ehrlichiosis, spotted fever rickettsiosis, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and more.

• Preventing tick bites, removing attached ticks promptly, and recognizing possible symptoms can help protect your health.

Help children build the knowledge and confidence they need to explore the outdoors more safely.

Our Tick Safety Adventures Activity Book includes more than 40 educational activities, including mazes, coloring pages, puzzles, “I See a Tick” games, and “Tick or Not a Tick” challenges. Children learn what ticks look like, where they may be found, and tips for preventing tick bites.

A free teaching guide helps parents, teachers, and caregivers reinforce these lessons at home or in the classroom.

Learn more on our Schools & Teachers page.