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Lyme disease cases are rising. We don’t have a vaccine — but we used toWith Lyme disease cases climbing steadily in Canada, the lack of an available vaccine has become a pressing concern among infectious disease specialists.HealthJun 6
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Infectious disease risks spread north as temperatures warmCases of Lyme disease have now increased more than 1,000 per cent in a decade as the warming climate pushes the boundaries of a range of pathogens and risk factors northward.CanadaMay 26
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Saskatchewan is in peak tick season. What you can do to keep you and your pets safeAccording to the veterinary college, ticks like to attach to dogs in places like the armpits, ears and places where they can hide and avoid being scratch off.CanadaMay 23
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SFU researchers say ant pheromones could help prevent tick bitesResearchers at Simon Fraser University have discovered that ant pheromones may be the key to warding off ticks.ScienceApr 15
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‘They’re hungry’: Ticks are waking up in Canada as weather warmsCanada's warming temperatures signal the arrival of spring and blooming flowers, but they also stir ticks from their winter hiding spots, poised to latch onto unsuspecting hosts.HealthMar 10
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Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in CanadaPublic health officials say there's not enough evidence to declare an early tick season but the mild winter certainly lends itself to it. Mark Carcasole reports.CanadaMar 8
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Got a virus from a tick bite? The MLHU needs to knowIn terms of prevention, the MLHU recommends walking in the centre of paths when walking in the woods, avoiding long grass and wearing insect repellent.HealthJul 9, 2023
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Tests from a pair of bats confirm Hamilton’s first two rabies cases for 2023Hamilton recorded its first rabies cases for 2023 after two bats tested positive for the affliction in the last few weeks. Citizens are reminded that it is prime tick season, too.HealthJun 8, 2023
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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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Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, May 9Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, May 9.May 9, 2023
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