Keep Your Summer Free of Tick Bites

- Ontarians Are Reminded to Lower Their Risk of Lyme Disease

Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health are reminding Ontarians to protect themselves from tick bites while enjoying or working outdoors this summer.

Lyme disease can be serious. If not identified early, infection can lead to recurring arthritis, neurological problems, numbness, and paralysis. Lyme disease is spread to humans through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick.

Read the full media release Keep Your Summer Free of Tick Bites on the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website, and check Combating Lyme Disease Through Collaborative Action: Ontario's 10-Step Education and Awareness Action Plan.

For more information about Lyme Disease, check the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services website.