After a long and snow-filled winter, we’re finally headed toward summer – a season when many people spend time at Nova Scotia’s beautiful beaches, parks, and wooded areas. However, we need to be mindful of the presence of ticks and how we can protect ourselves. Nova Scotia is home to several kinds of ticks, but only blacklegged tick bites can cause illnesses like Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Powassan virus. Tick-borne diseases can lead to serious illness, especially if they are not noticed and treated quickly.
It's important that we all know what to do about ticks, so if you’ve asked yourself any of these questions lately:
- What does a tick look like?
- What do I do if I find a tick on me or my child?
- What symptoms should I be aware of?
- How can I prevent ticks?
Visit NovaScotia.ca/TickSafety to learn more.