How to Remove a Tick

If a tick is removed within 24 hours, the chances of it transmitting Lyme disease or other infections are less.

Safe tick removal methods:

Method 1: Intradermal Blister
Method 2: Straw and Knot
Method 3: Tweezers
Method 4: Tick-Removal Tool/Kit

Not all tick removal methods are safe. Certain removal methods may increase your chances of contracting Lyme disease.

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New York State Grants Approval for IGeneX’s Newly Developed Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF) ImmunoBlot Tests

[CanLyme Note: New York State has one of the strictest certification and approval processes in North America for laboratory tests. Canadian medical authorities have done nothing but lie about, criticize and malign Igenex for many years based upon opinion not science, simply because Canadians were turning to Igenex for better testing. Igenex has helped thousands of sick Canadians get their life Continues →

Myth 5

I was tested for Lyme disease at the provincial lab and the results were negative. I guess that means I can't have Lyme.

The Truth

Actually, that’s untrue. Evidence suggests that Canada’s Lyme testing methods are flawed. False negative test results are common, especially in the early stages of Lyme. It takes time for antibodies to develop, so early tests often miss the bacteria. Contrary to bureaucratic statements, late stage Lyme disease antibody testing is much less accurate.

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