How is Lyme disease spread to people?

By tick bites.

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  1. By drinking milk
  2. By touching metal
  3. By tick bites ✔

Why: Lyme disease spreads through tick bites, so preventing tick bites lowers risk.

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Ticks can really get under your skin.
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References

Answer: By tick bites. Lyme disease spreads through tick bites, so preventing tick bites lowers risk.

  1. Scouting America: Public Health www.scouting.org/merit-badges/public-health
    5 Tips to Prevent Tick Bites and Getting Lyme Disease
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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