sts66. Dr. Jeff Bandola, South Kingstown, RI is one of the most knowledgeable docs with regards to Lyme disease. Not too far from original epicenter in upstate CT. Field mice mostly are the carriers. Deer tick enzyme shuts down below 50* so mostly a Spring, Summer, Fall worry. I do know once you have it you'll test positive (blood work)for it the rest of your life. Note: Life insurance premium can be 75% higher if you report having been to a hospital for blood work in the previous 3 years of diagnosis. Getting diagnosis as soon as possible is critical. The people that go 6 months and beyond can be in danger of serious neurological issues. Sweating through t-shirts, stiff neck, no appetite, dry mouth and a red bullseye rash-hot to the touch are your red flag warnings. Very misleading internet chatter revolving around this affliction 10 years ago. It's getting better. Vascepa could probably help the initial inflammation characteristics of this disease.