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Our Health Library information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist our patients to learn more about their health. Our providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein.

Colorado tick fever

Colorado tick fever is an infectious viral disease that can be passed to humans by ticks. Colorado tick fever occurs in the mountain region of the western United States.

Symptoms usually start 1 to 14 days after you get the tick bite. Symptoms of Colorado tick fever include:

  • Fever and chills.
  • Headache, often severe.
  • Muscle aches (myalgias).
  • Sensitivity to light (photophobia).

Medical treatment can help relieve the symptoms of Colorado tick fever.

Main Street Pediatrics now offers the latest Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and the flu vaccine, recommended by the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics for ages 6 months and above. Please call our office to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine visit for your child. For more details read our recent blog post.

COVID-19 Update