Blacklegged Tick
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Tick season is upon us in Manitoba. Here’s what you should knowThe 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.HealthMay 26, 2023
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A rare, tick-borne disease is spreading in Canada. What to knowAs tick season begins, a rare and sometimes fatal disease called babesiosis is slowly spreading in Canada.HealthApr 13, 2023
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People in N.S. bitten by tick can now go to pharmacy for Lyme disease assessmentPreviously, those with tick bites had to go to a doctor or nurse practitioner to get a provincially covered assessment.HealthOct 29, 2021
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More than just Lyme disease: What you should know about these other tick-borne infectionsIt's not just Lyme disease that's expected to increase in Canada as ticks spread. Experts say the tick-borne diseases babesiosis and anaplasmosis are becoming more common too.HealthJun 10, 2021
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Saskatchewan residents reminded to keep an eye out for ticks this fallThe Ministry of Health is reminding Saskatchewan residents to stay vigilant when it comes to ticks this fall.CanadaSep 11, 2020
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2020 sees large swath of London and Middlesex listed as Lyme disease risk areaPublic Health Ontario's annual Lyme disease estimated risk areas map has a yellow circle now covering much of the London-Middlesex region.HealthAug 19, 2020
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Don’t interact with wildlife, unfamiliar animals: Hamilton Public HealthDespite a relatively low number of positive tests for common outdoor dangerous afflictions, like West Nile virus and Lyme disease, the city is still suffering from an outbreak of rabies.CanadaJul 13, 2019
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New blacklegged tick risk areas identified in New BrunswickRisk areas have been expanded to include Albert and Westmorland counties.HealthSep 22, 2017
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8 factors that increase your risk of getting a tick biteFrom pets, to birdhouses and vegetable gardens - here's a look at what U.S. scientists say increase your risk of coming across ticks in your household.HealthJul 25, 2017
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Lone Star ticks that cause red meat allergies are on their way to CanadaLove hamburgers, steak and bacon? You ought to stay away from the Lone Star tick at all costs. Experts warn its bite may be enough to trigger an allergy to all red meat.HealthJun 27, 2017
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