Lyme

disease is found in almost all areas of the United

States, especially in the upper Midwest and the

Northeast. Pacific coastal regions and the Southeast also

have a significant incidence of the disease.

To find out

if you might be at risk for this illness, take this

simple quiz.

I live in or plan to travel

where Lyme disease is found.

I have a dog that I

sometimes exercise outdoors.

I live in an area populated

I work outdoors.

I do outdoor recreational

activities such as hiking, camping, golfing, hunting or

gardening.

I have had Lyme disease in

the past.

If you can

answer "yes" to any of these statements, you

could be at risk for Lyme disease. One of the easiest

ways to help protect yourself is with LYMErix vaccine.

This is an effective vaccine series for persons between

15 and 70. A series of three injections is given over a

12-month period.

For

information about LYMErix vaccine or to make an

appointment to begin the series, phone the Fayette County

Health Department at 770-461-1178 ext. 5416, Monday

through Friday, 8:30 a.m to 5 p.m.