"Myth: You can’t contract Lyme disease in the winter."
"Truth: An average deer tick lives for two years and can survive in very cold climates. Although infection rates drop in the winter -- primarily because people spend less time outdoors -- it’s still possible to contract Lyme."
"Myth: All Lyme victims develop a “bull’s eye” rash."
"Truth: Although rashes are fairly common, only 30 per cent of Lyme patients report experiencing a rash, and only 9 per cent develop the classic “bull’s eye” rash."
http://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/3886312-lyme-myths-and-facts/