Articles by Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation

A farmer leans over a fence to give a cow a scratch on his farm.

Five occupations that can raise your risk of tick-borne infections, including Lyme disease 

ByEmmett ShaneOct 14, 2025
People working outdoors and closely with animals are vulnerable to tick bites, European study finds.
Janet Sperling joins Tick Boot Camp for an episode.

There’s progress on recognizing long Lyme, CanLyme president tells  U.S. podcast

Oct 4, 2025
Janet Sperling sits down with hosts of Tick Boot Camp.
A doctor smiles sitting at their desk with a stethoscope around their neck.

Why so many Lyme disease patients slip through the cracks in our health-care system – and how we can prevent it

Sep 26, 2025
22% of patients with early Lyme need more treatment months later, but the vast majority don’t get it, U.S. study suggests.
Brantford General Hospital front doors and cool roofline with many windows.

It’s not just Lyme disease you have to watch out for. Other tick-borne illnesses are on the rise in Canada

Sep 9, 2025
Ontario physicians call for heightened awareness after treating rare case of anaplasmosis.
Partial figure showing the complexity of overlapping symptoms.

Why an integrated approach to tick-borne pathogens is important in the diagnosis of clinical cases

Aug 5, 2025
Diagnoses should be more than just a laboratory test result.
Stunning sunset over a mountain landscape.

Jim Wilson: Sincere and caring man

Jul 30, 2025
He will be sadly missed.
The Generation Lyme wordmark floats on top of an image of people standing and sitting shoulder to shoulder against a brick wall.

Generation Lyme

Jul 24, 2025
Generation Lyme is a patient-led non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Their mission is to create a welcoming, supportive, safe, and inspirational space for tick-borne disease patients and supporters. Through their website and their podcast, they publish patient stories to connect the community and share…