This is a message from Central KW Family Health regarding Ticks and their diseases.

 

Ticks are present in through different parts of the world and are becoming more prevalent in Southern Ontario and can be found in parks, trails, backyards, and other outdoor spaces. 

         https://www.etick.ca/etickapp/en/ticks/public/map

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To protect yourself: 

         1. Wear light coloured clothing

         2. Wear long sleeved shirts and pants and tuck your pants into your socks

         3. Stay on the trail and avoid walking in the tall grass

         4. Wear an insect repellent containing DEET or Icaridin. ​​

         5. Do a tick check after being outside

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For ticks to infect they must bite and stay on your person for 12 to 24 hours to transmit disease. ​

To determine if it is a tick and what type you can use the following: 

        https://etick.ca/

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To remove a tick you can: 

        1. Come into the office

        2. Watch the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7wffUoQsio

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Ticks can carry a number of different pathogens: 

        1. Lyme disease

        2. Anaplasmosis

        3. Babesiosis

        4. Powassan virus​

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Symptoms to monitor for are: 

         Rash (bullseye for Lyme disease)

         Fever/chills

         Arthralgias (joint pains)

         Headaches

         Fatigue

For more information on the above please visit the following website: 

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https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/programs-and-services/public-health/infection-and-disease/lyme-and-other-tick-borne-diseases/​​​

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If you have concerns or for treatment you can:

        1. CONTACT US for an appointment

        2. Go to your pharmacy for treatment

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