Lyme Disease: Facts, Myths, and Tick Safety

Lyme disease infects nearly half a million Americans each year, and Connecticut's Tolland County has one of the highest rates in the country. But how much of what you've heard online is backed by science? This episode breaks down the biology of Borrelia burgdorferi, the real transmission risk from black-legged ticks, and the controversial world of "chronic Lyme" self-diagnosis. We also cover practical safety protocols for hiking, tick checks, and letting kids play outdoors in Lyme-prone areas — without the paranoia. Episode #156979 — open it directly at myweirdprompts.com/156979