News Tag - Lyme Disease

Manitobans encouraged to reduce risk of Lyme disease through prevention, treatment

Manitoba Health is encouraging Manitobans to take steps to help protect against tick bites and Lyme disease. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and Lyme disease is becoming more common in southern Manitoba.

Posted: 05/27/2023

Manitobans encouraged to take precautions to minimize risk of tick exposure

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and public health officials with Manitoba Health are reminding Manitobans that tick-borne diseases including Lyme disease, are preventable.

Posted: 05/19/2022

Manitoba joins eTick program to help protect against tick-borne illnesses

The Manitoba government has announced that it has joined the eTick platform for expert advice to help Manitobans determine their risk of Lyme disease.

Posted: 04/12/2021

Tick-borne disease collaborative care to streamline help for Manitobans

The Manitoba government is moving forward with the establishment of a collaborative care service to streamline and improve health services for patients who show symptoms of late Lyme disease and other emerging tick-borne illnesses.

Posted: 06/10/2019

Public advised to minimize risks of tick exposure

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living is reminding Manitobans that tick-borne diseases are preventable.

Posted: 05/01/2017

News - Lyme Disease

Manitobans encouraged to reduce risk of Lyme disease through prevention, treatment

Manitobans encouraged to take precautions to minimize risk of tick exposure

Manitoba joins eTick program to help protect against tick-borne illnesses

Tick-borne disease collaborative care to streamline help for Manitobans

Public advised to minimize risks of tick exposure

Complete ban of all motorized backcountry travel begins May 9

Warmer weather and limited rainfall allow rapid advancement in spring planting

More measles cases reported in southern Manitoba, some with unknown contact to case