Hamilton confirms it’s first case of West Nile Virus in a human for 2019
The MOH says if symptoms do occur, they usually appear two to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Continue reading
Lyme Disease
Oh deer! Four-legged animals are causing big problems in Saint Andrews
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Some people estimate at least 200 deer are roaming within the town Continue reading
Canadian children at greater risk of asthma, Lyme disease due to climate change: OPHA
There are a number of steps parents can take to protect their children’s health amid global warming. Continue reading
Lyme disease: What it is and why some are calling it the next pandemic
Lyme, once considered an isolated disease found in North America and parts of Europe, is now found in 80 countries worldwide. Continue reading
Lyme disease is so common in parts of Canada, some areas no longer test ticks
In Ottawa, where more than half of the ticks tested in some neighbourhoods carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, the public-health unit no longer bothers to test ticks because it’s assumed they carry the illness. Continue reading
Don’t interact with wildlife, unfamiliar animals: Hamilton Public Health
Despite 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. Continue reading
‘Every time, the test came back negative’: Why Canadian Lyme disease cases continue to be missed
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Mistaken diagnoses can include meningitis, arthritis, stroke, heart disease, Bell’s palsy and multiple sclerosis. Continue reading
Super Awesome Science Show: Ticked off by Lyme
On this episode of the ‘Super Awesome Science Show,’ we talk about what Lyme disease is, how it’s spread and how you can avoid getting bitten by ticks that carry the disease. Continue reading
Lyme disease at the forefront during New Brunswick roundtable tick discussion
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
Tick season is upon us in the Maritimes, and with ticks comes the risk of contracting Lyme disease. Continue reading
Tick season underway in Saskatchewan
Ticks are typically out from early spring until October in Saskatchewan, and are usually found in tall grass, brush or wooded areas. Continue reading