Blacklegged Ticks
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Prepare to do your tick checks: N.S. expected to be hot spot for the parasite this seasonA mild winter means Nova Scotians can expect a healthy tick population this year. Experts say people can still enjoy the outdoors but should take simple precautions.HealthApr 14, 2023
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Tick season is here but experts say ‘no reason’ for Canadians to be overly concernedThe best way to prevent tick-borne disease is education, one expert in Canada says, adding that citizens should report to eTick.ca if they encounter ticks.HealthJun 2, 2022
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Toronto woman shares encounter with dozens of ticks in her suburban backyardMichelle Snider warns others ticks may be on the rise in her area, after she says 25 or more ticks have bitten her and her dog in the past few days.CanadaMay 19, 2022
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Public health officials warn Manitobans to look out for ticksAs people venture into parks and wilderness areas this spring, public health officials remind Manitobans to be wary of ticks and the increased risk of Lyme disease.HealthMay 13, 2022
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As weather warms, London-area health units issue reminders about Lyme disease risksHealth officials advise residents wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants when going into areas where there may be ticks, along with insect repellent containing DEET.HealthMay 5, 2022
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How to protect yourself during tick season in SaskatchewanThere were 15 blacklegged ticks out of 969 identified last year in Saskatchewan with none of them testing positive for Lyme disease.HealthApr 27, 2022
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Canadians heading outdoors this summer are urged to look out for ticksIt's recommended that hikers stay in the centre of a trail when exploring and that people sit on a rock instead of the ground when they need a break.CanadaJun 20, 2020
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Tick season underway in SaskatchewanTicks are typically out from early spring until October in Saskatchewan, and are usually found in tall grass, brush or wooded areas.CanadaMay 17, 2019
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Health unit issues warning after blacklegged ticks found in Simcoe CountyThe Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is warning residents after blacklegged ticks were located in Simcoe County.CanadaNov 1, 2018
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Cooler weather in Saskatchewan more reason to take precautions against ticksWhile the risk of being exposed to Lyme disease is low in Saskatchewan, it is not zero as blacklegged ticks are most active in cooler weather.HealthSep 25, 2018
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