A recent tick bite, especially from a deer tick
A red expanding rash, often shaped like a bull’s-eye
Fever or chills
Fatigue
Headache
Muscle aches
Joint pain or swelling
Swollen lymph nodes
Neck stiffness
Facial drooping or weakness
Heart palpitations or dizziness
Numbness or tingling
Shortness of breath
Memory problems or trouble concentrating
Symptoms starting days to weeks after possible tick exposure
A medical evaluation and Lyme disease blood test
A doctor’s assessment if you have symptoms after time in tick-prone areas