| Increase in cases of Lyme disease in Ontario By Lynda Cooper, myFM Radio |
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With a lot of people spending more time outdoors at this time of year, comes a reminder from the Grey Bruce Health Unit. Officials say Lyme disease is gaining attention as there is a noted increase in cases originating in Ontario, and a rise in the number of reported cases in the United States. Lyme disease is spread to humans through the bite of an infected tick. For the most part, populations of infected ticks have been found along Lake Erie Shorelines, and to date, there has been no evidence of blacklegged ticks in Grey and Bruce. An important note, is that ticks can drop from migrating birds, and climate changes may allow the tick and its bacterial infection to establish in Grey Bruce in the future.
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To stay safe, wear closed footwear and socks, long sleeved shirts and
long pants. Use a tick repellent with DEET. If you do spot a tick on
your body, remove it with tweezers.
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