As the weather warms up, and people start going outside camping, hiking, and fishing; you should be on the lookout for parasites like ticks. Tick bites can cause Lyme disease and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 300,000 people will be infected with Lyme disease this year. 

Tina Barton an infection preventionist at OSF HealthCare says that there are plenty of warning signs of Lyme disease to be aware of.

Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics, however, if it goes untreated, the disease can cause complications such as meningitis. Barton says the best way to prevent Lyme disease is to pay attention to your surroundings.

If you do come in contact with ticks, bathe or shower as soon as possible, conduct a full-body tick check, examine gear and pets, and check your children as well. Tumble drying clothes on high heat for 10 minutes will kill ticks on dry clothing.