Not many people give much thought to lyme disease but that is because they do not know the medical forum facts. According to another medical forum, lyme disease has doubled since the early nineties. Ticks are the main cause of lyme disease. Spring and summer are the high seasons for these kinds of cases. Signs of this disease include a circular skin rash, fever, headache and fatigue. According to a different medical forum, the best ways to prevent lyme disease is to avoid wooded, high grass areas that contain ticks. Use insect repellent on skin and clothes when in an area where ticks may be. Walk in the center of wooded trails to avoid tick contact. Mow your lawn and dispose of leaves around your yard to prevent tick infestation. Have you read any other tips to prevent lyme disease on another medical forum? A medical members forum may have additional information.