Lyme Disease
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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
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Nova Scotia has the highest tick-to-human ratio in the country: biology professorAccording to a tick researcher, Nova Scotia's climate is ideal for attracting the parasite.HealthMay 17
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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
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Hamilton included in Ontario’s ‘estimated risk areas’ for Lyme diseaseHamilton Public Health recorded a significant year over year bump in Lyme disease cases in 2021, picking up 21 more compared to 2020.HealthMay 13
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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
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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
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With spring underway, Interior Health issues annual tick warningInterior Health says while ticks are common throughout B.C.’s Interior, most are the wood tick variety, which do not carry Lyme disease.CanadaMar 31
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Deer overpopulation means tough choices in QuebecQuebec's provincial parks society announced needs to cut the number of deer in two provincial parks near Montreal by at least 200 animals due to overpopulation.CanadaMar 1
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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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Is the tick that bit you carrying Lyme disease? New research eyes rapid test to find outTicks can be tested, but it often takes days to get results. If antibiotics aren't started for more than three days after the tick bite, they likely won't stop the infection.CanadaJul 18, 2021
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