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.

Tag Archives: under-detected

Global TV News: Why Lyme disease is on the rise, explained

[CanLyme Note: Both AIDS and Lyme disease arose as an issue in the late 1970’s with the first case of Lyme reported in Quebec in 1977. As pointed out in this piece, since then there have been over 11,000 clinical trials for AIDS yet only 60 for Lyme disease. Lyme disease research funding in Canada is abysmal and is directed Continues →

Lyme disease vastly under-detected in Canada, according to new study

Mount A biologist co-authors research that suggests only 3-4% of Lyme cases are officially diagnosed Friday October 20th, 2018 A new study published in the journal Healthcare suggests the vast majority of Canadians who have Lyme disease are slipping through the cracks. The research was done by Vett Lloyd, a Mount Allison University biology professor, and Dr. Ralph Hawkins, a 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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