{"id":9099,"date":"2023-03-14T02:36:57","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T18:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=9099"},"modified":"2026-02-16T22:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T14:16:09","slug":"lyme-disease-travel-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/lyme-disease-travel-advice.html","title":{"rendered":"The Lyme Disease Travel Advice Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by ticks in the wooded areas of Europe and North America. Travelers can prevent Lyme disease by preventing tick bites. Anyone who contracts Lyme disease should be treated by a medical professional.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you planning a trip to wooded areas? Keep reading to learn how to protect yourself from Lyme disease and what treatment is available if you contract it.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll discuss Lyme disease and offer tips for travelers, expats, and digital nomads in affected regions. We\u2019ll also provide ways to find health insurance abroad to make sure you can afford health care costs abroad. And after this article, check out the 14 most common diseases to out for when traveling abroad!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

What Is Lyme Disease?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Lyme disease is spread by back-legged ticks when an infected tick bites you. The bacterial infection starts with a rash, fever, and fatigue. If left untreated, the disease can also affect the skin, joints, heart, and nervous system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where is Lyme Disease Found?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Lyme disease is found in wooded areas of North America and Europe. The countries in Europe with the highest number of Lyme Disease infections are in central Europe. These countries include the <\/span>Czech Republic, Lithuania, Estonia, and Slovenia.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Other European countries with lots of Lyme disease cases<\/span><\/a> (up to 16 cases per 100,000 people) include Slovakia, Poland, Bulgaria, Finland, and Hungary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fewer cases, on average, were reported in Belarus, Belgium, Croatia, Norway, Serbia, and the Russian Federation. These regions experienced up to 5 cases per 100,000 people.<\/span><\/p>\n

In North America, Lyme disease is found in the northeastern region of the United States and <\/span>parts of Canada<\/span><\/a>. If you suspect Lyme disease, no matter where you are, seek medical treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

For travelers to these regions and others, make sure you\u2019re familiar with common diseases you may encounter on your journeys.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lyme Disease Travel Restrictions<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are currently no travel restrictions for Lyme disease.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

How to Avoid Lyme Disease While Traveling Abroad<\/span><\/h2>\n

To avoid Lyme disease, you need to prevent tick bites. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apply repellants to both skin and clothing. Also, regularly check for and remove ticks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently, there is no licensed vaccine for Lyme disease.<\/b><\/p>\n

Checking for Ticks<\/span><\/h3>\n

To prevent ticks from biting you, <\/span>follow the most up-to-date advice from the CDC<\/span><\/a>. This includes immediately removing clothing worn outdoors. Ticks can be killed in the dryer or by being washed in hot water. Shower as soon as possible to remove unattached ticks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inspect your entire body, but pay attention to folds or creases that are especially attractive to ticks. These areas include<\/span><\/p>\n