Although I am one of the lucky many who does not have lyme disease: check what diseases ticks carry in your home region (you can also get tick bites in a garden) or if you go on holiday, especially when you go hiking or have kids (that sometimes run into high grass or bushes).
E.g. in the area that we live now (Southern Germany), a relatively high percentage of ticks is infected with TBEV/FSME virus, which is not treatable. Because it's a high-risk area, insurance companies pay for vaccinations which are good for five years and have been shown to be very effective in trials.
Of course, if you e.g. hike, it's a good idea to check your body for ticks afterwards. Most diseases are not transmitted if the tick is removed properly within 24 hours.
E.g. in the area that we live now (Southern Germany), a relatively high percentage of ticks is infected with TBEV/FSME virus, which is not treatable. Because it's a high-risk area, insurance companies pay for vaccinations which are good for five years and have been shown to be very effective in trials.
Of course, if you e.g. hike, it's a good idea to check your body for ticks afterwards. Most diseases are not transmitted if the tick is removed properly within 24 hours.