Ticks

• Public health officials warn Manitobans to look out for ticks

  As 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.

  Health

  May 13
  
• Hamilton included in Ontario’s ‘estimated risk areas’ for Lyme disease

  Hamilton Public Health recorded a significant year over year bump in Lyme disease cases in 2021, picking up 21 more compared to 2020.

  Health

  May 13
  
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• As weather warms, London-area health units issue reminders about Lyme disease risks

  Health 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.

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  May 5
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• How to protect yourself during tick season in Saskatchewan

  There were 15 blacklegged ticks out of 969 identified last year in Saskatchewan with none of them testing positive for Lyme disease.

  Health

  Apr 27
• With spring underway, Interior Health issues annual tick warning

  Interior Health says while ticks are common throughout B.C.’s Interior, most are the wood tick variety, which do not carry Lyme disease.

  Canada

  Mar 31
• Manitoba researchers using federal funding to look for mosquito-, tick-borne viruses

  A pair of Brandon University scientists are using a quarter-million dollars in research funding to look at what other pathogens could be carried by the annoying insects.

  Science

  Aug 12, 2021
• Is the tick that bit you carrying Lyme disease? New research eyes rapid test to find out

  Ticks 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.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2021
• Ticks carrying Lyme disease at significant risk level in West Island: Montreal Public Health

  The area currently has the highest alert level in Montreal according to the Institut de Santé Publique du Québec (INSPQ).

  Health

  Jul 5, 2021
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• Tick season in full swing across southern Alberta

  The warm weather is just what ticks in southern Alberta like. The Nature Conservancy of Canada said it's important to be proactive in protecting yourself.

  Environment

  Jun 21, 2021
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• More than just Lyme disease: What you should know about these other tick-borne infections

  It's not just Lyme disease that's expected to increase in Canada as ticks spread. Experts say the tick-borne diseases babesiosis and anaplasmosis are becoming more common too.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2021