Tick Safety

Optimal weather conditions present an opportunity to resume outdoor work and activities including field work. However, heightened temperatures also correlate with an increased risk of tick-borne infections including Lyme Disease, in the Ottawa and surrounding areas. For more information on tick-borne illnesses and protecting yourself during outdoor work, please see the Tick Bites and Lyme Disease resource.

Detailed information on the signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease, prevention and treatment can be found on the CCOHS Tick borne illness website (with permission from CCOHS).