With summer upon us the Health Unit is offering tips for protecting yourself from ticks when enjoying the outdoors.

They include wearing light coloured clothing, tucking pants into socks and using insect repellent with DEET.

Check out the health unit’s website for more information on ticks and Lyme Disease.

https://www.myhealthunit.ca/en/health-topics/lyme-disease.asp

(photo by station staff)

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