Traveling in Ontario? What you need to know about Ticks and Lyme Disease

Traveling in Ontario? What you need to know about Ticks and Lyme Disease If you’re traveling to a provincial park or campground in Ontario, be aware that leaks in your tent and mosquito bites aren’t the only danger out there. Be aware of Lyme disease.... More

Traveling in Ontario? What you need to know about Ticks and Lyme Disease If you’re traveling to a provincial park or campground in Ontario, be aware that leaks in your tent and mosquito bites aren’t the only danger out there. Be aware of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is spread by the bite of blacklegged ticks (also known as deer ticks). These ticks cannot fly, but settle on tall grasses and bushes until they attach themselves to a person or animal passing by. Lyme disease can have many symptoms, ranging from flu-like symptoms in its early stages or, if left untreated, to more serious symptoms affecting the central nervous system, brain or even heart. While many have not heard of this disease, Lyme is gaining attention as health officials have seen an increase in cases acquired within Ontario and an increase of reported cases in the United States. In Ontario, this increase is due to the tick population expanding into new areas of the province. Lyme disease bacteria have been found i Less