Ontario is well into tick season and already seeing a higher number of tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
We caught up with Kaitlyn Kelly, Public Health Inspector with Huron Perth Public Health to see what’s going on in OUR REGION.
Kelly lets us know how many Lyme cases we usually get.
Protecting ourselves from ticks while outdoors is KEY.
Kelly lets us know what to look for when it comes to Lyme disease.
Be especially careful about ticks when you’re in the woods, tall grass and leaf litter.
When you’re outside, follow tick prevention, wear deet, long clothes, and check for ticks.
Early symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and an expanding red rash (often referred to as a bullseye rash)
If left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to arthritis, neurological problems and heart problems.
Black legged ticks can carry bacteria which can cause Lyme disease.
The province has been doing their own surveillance throughout the years, which helps identify high risk areas.
Written by: L. Dickson
