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Protect Yourself from Tick Bites and Lyme Disease

Friday, 21 May 2021 at 15:16

Make sure to check your body for ticks when going outdoors in wooded areas, gardens and tall grassy areas this long weekend.

Plenty of people will be getting outside and enjoying the long weekend on local trails and wooded areas.

With this in mind the Ontario Government is reminding everyone to be cautious of tick bites and Lyme disease. Infected ticks can be found anywhere in Ontario and are really prevalent in our region. They live in wooded areas, tall grasses and bushes. They can even be found in gardens and parks. 

Some tips to protect yourself from ticks include: 

- Wearing light-coloured clothing so it's easier to spot ticks.
- Wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants tucked into your socks, and closed-toed shoes.
- Using an insect repellent with DEET or icaridin in it, which is effective and safe when applied as directed on the label.
- Staying on marked trails.
- Checking yourself, your children, and your pets after being outdoors and removing any ticks promptly, and washing your clothes after an outdoor activity.

Blacklegged ticks are small and hard to see. If you find ticks on your body, remove them immediately with tweezers and clean the area with soap and water. If you think you have suffered a tick bite, consult a health care professional immediately. Lyme disease can be treated successfully if is caught early. 

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