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Health Unit Encourages Community to Stay Informed about Ticks and Lyme Disease

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In alignment with the release of Public Health Ontario’s 2022 Lyme Disease Risk Map, Southwestern Public Health reminds community members to familiarize themselves with tick and Lyme disease prevention information before heading outdoors this spring.


This year, Ontario’s risk map includes a new Lyme disease risk area for the Southwestern Public Health region in Malahide, Ontario.

Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria that is spread through the bite of an infected blacklegged (deer) tick. Risk areas are locations where these ticks have been found or where people may come in contact with them. While the possibility is low, there is a chance of finding blacklegged ticks almost anywhere in the province.


“We are starting to see warmer days, and with that comes hiking and camping season. We  encourage everyone to enjoy the outdoors safely this summer by reviewing tick prevention tips,” says Jessica Fiddy, Public Health Inspector at Southwestern Public Health. “When walking in wooded or bushy areas, or areas with tall grasses, wear long sleeves and pants, closed shoes, and a bug spray with DEET. Carefully check yourself for ticks after spending time in these areas, being aware that ticks can be very tiny.”

Ticks that have been carefully removed from a person’s body can be brought to Southwestern Public Health for identification. Knowing the type of tick can help determine the risk of getting Lyme disease. For more information please visit:

- Ticks and Lyme Disease (Southwestern Public Health)
- Lyme disease: Prevention and risks (Government of Canada)

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Kylie Lechner                                     
Communications Coordinator | Southwestern Public Health                                       
519-631-9900 x1322 | 1-800-922-0096
klechner@swpublichealth.ca

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