Harriet’s Story
October 13, 2011 6:28 pm Comments Off on Harriet’s StoryI would forget something I had done only a few minutes before. My speech was slurred, and it was hard to swallow sometimes…
If a tick is removed within 24 hours, the chances of it transmitting Lyme disease or other infections are less.
Not all tick removal methods are safe. Certain removal methods may increase your chances of contracting Lyme disease.
Safe Tick RemovalI would forget something I had done only a few minutes before. My speech was slurred, and it was hard to swallow sometimes…
I was a little concerned as I had heard horror stories about Lyme but [my doctor] reassured me that I would be fine as the antibiotic would kill it…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jim Wilson Tel: 250-768-0978 Email: jimwilson@telus.net Website: www.canlyme.com Lyme disease fears prompt BC government to fund... View Article
Lyme disease is the fastest growing infectious disease in North America. The United States reports over 30,000 cases annually, and estimates the disease can be under-reported several fold. Disease carrying ticks are becoming more and more prevalent in Canada and are on the move.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced last week that the highly acclaimed Lyme disease documentary, Under Our Skin has made the short list in the category of Best Documentary for the 82nd Academy Awards Oscar presentations in 2010.
Scores of Lyme disease victims rallied today at the BC Legislature calling for better medical treatment.
The Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation has already received calls from many people in BC who have found ticks on themselves this year. Tick season has begun.