Lyme Disease

• ‘They’re hungry’: Ticks are waking up in Canada as weather warms

  Canada's warming temperatures signal the arrival of spring and blooming flowers, but they also stir ticks from their winter hiding spots, poised to latch onto unsuspecting hosts.

  Health

  Mar 10
  
• Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada

  Public health officials say there's not enough evidence to declare an early tick season but the mild winter certainly lends itself to it. Mark Carcasole reports.

  Canada

  Mar 8
  
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• Hamilton moves risk for West Nile virus infection to high after local human case discovered

  Hamilton's associate medical officer of health says if symptoms do occur, they usually appear two to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.

  Health

  Sep 5, 2023
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• Got a virus from a tick bite? The MLHU needs to know

  In terms of prevention, the MLHU recommends walking in the centre of paths when walking in the woods, avoiding long grass and wearing insect repellent.

  Health

  Jul 9, 2023
• Increase in tick-borne illnesses directly linked to climate change: Ontario top doctor

  'It is simply from the ability of these ticks, that are now able to survive our winters and stay and breed over their two-year lifecycle,' said Dr. Kieran Moore.

  Health

  Jul 2, 2023
• Tests from a pair of bats confirm Hamilton’s first two rabies cases for 2023

  Hamilton recorded its first rabies cases for 2023 after two bats tested positive for the affliction in the last few weeks. Citizens are reminded that it is prime tick season, too.

  Health

  Jun 8, 2023
• Tick season is upon us in Manitoba. Here’s what you should know

  The province runs an online tick-checking program through Manitoba Health in which a photo of a suspected blacklegged tick can be submitted and assessed by experts.

  Health

  May 26, 2023
• Tips for ticks: Lethbridge Nature Centre offers advice to avoid the insect this spring

  Experts at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre encourages the public to visit their location in Indian Battle Park with any questions.

  Environment

  May 1, 2023
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• Prepare to do your tick checks: N.S. expected to be hot spot for the parasite this season

  A 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.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2023
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• A rare, tick-borne disease is spreading in Canada. What to know

  As tick season begins, a rare and sometimes fatal disease called babesiosis is slowly spreading in Canada.

  Health

  Apr 13, 2023