Tick

• Quebec reports first case of tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever

  The single case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever was reported in the Eastern Townships region east of Montreal.

  Health

  Aug 19
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• Winnipegger recounts battle with Lyme disease as tick season nears

  In October of 2019 Winnipegger Teresa Manitowich began to feel sick: "I just wasn't feeling quite right. I was getting frequent headaches, I was very irritable and I had fatigue." 

  Health

  Apr 2, 2023
• U.S., Europe begin testing 1st possible Lyme disease vaccine in 20 years

  Pfizer and French biotech Valneva are aiming to avoid previous pitfalls in developing a new vaccine to protect both adults and kids as young as 5 from Lyme disease.

  Health

  Aug 8, 2022
• Saskatchewan residents reminded to keep an eye out for ticks this fall

  The Ministry of Health is reminding Saskatchewan residents to stay vigilant when it comes to ticks this fall.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2020
• Tick at provincial park north of Peterborough tests positive for Lyme disease: health unit

  The health unit says the infected tick was discovered during recent surveillance work conducted in Petroglyphs Provincial Park.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2020
• B.C. tick bite victim urges vigilance, with potentially-infectious pests in season

  While a tick bite itself may cause irritation, the bigger concern is illnesses, including Lyme disease, which is caused by a bacteria ticks carry.

  Jun 6, 2020
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• Lyme disease at the forefront during New Brunswick roundtable tick discussion

  Tick season is upon us in the Maritimes, and with ticks comes the risk of contracting Lyme disease.

  Environment

  May 23, 2019
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• Alberta health officials want your ticks to help monitor for Lyme disease

  With campsites and recreational areas across the province expected to be bursting at the seams with outdoor enthusiasts this May long weekend, health officials are warning Albertans to be mindful of ticks and to submit them to health authorities if they come across the parasites.

  Health

  May 18, 2018