Disease Surveillance Epidemiology Program

Vector-borne Diseases

Lyme Disease Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Maine CDC does not routinely recommend the use of antibiotics after a known tick bite, but prophylaxis may be considered if:

  • The tick is identified as an engorged deer tick and was attached for at least 24 hours
  • The patient resides in an area where the prevalence of Lyme disease in ticks is greater than 20%
  • Prophylaxis can be started within 72 hours of tick removal
  • There are no contraindications to doxycycline

    IDSA. Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Lyme disease External site disclaimer

To Submit a Disease Report or For More Information About Tick-borne Diseases:

  • Phone: (800) 821-5821
  • Fax: (800) 293-7534

You may also visit the Federal CDC website External site disclaimer