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. Continue reading
A Kingston man describes what life is like living with Lyme Disease. Continue reading
With the warmer weather upon us, ticks have come out of hibernation. What you need to know about ticks and Lyme disease. Continue reading
After one Cobourg resident posted a photo of her tick bite online, many were surprised to see that the insects were still around at this time of year. Continue reading
Risk areas have been expanded to include Albert and Westmorland counties. Continue reading
From 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. Continue reading
Love 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. Continue reading
The Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation believes protocols aren’t broad enough and many Lyme disease cases are slipping through the cracks. Continue reading
The Ontario university’s lab is being set up with a $1.4-million grant from the G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases. Continue reading
The federal government is pouring $4 million into the country’s first-ever Lyme disease framework – a timely investment as cases of Lyme disease have shot up across the country over the past few years. Continue reading