Lyme Disease Awareness

May 18, 2023

The government is encouraging Ontarians to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses when enjoying the outdoors.

Lyme disease is a potentially serious infection that comes from being bitten by an infected blacklegged tick, commonly known as a deer tick. Tick populations are expanding every year and can be found almost anywhere in Ontario, including wooded areas, tall grasses, city gardens and parks.

For more information on ticks and Lyme disease, visit Ontario.ca/lyme.

News Release; https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003060/protect-yourself-from-tick-bites-this-summer