Information Only - Not Medical Advice: Content here supports learning and prevention in Canada. It cannot replace care from your own clinician. If you have urgent symptoms like severe headache, chest pain, new neurological changes, or trouble breathing: call 911 or seek emergency care.

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Contact Lyme Disease Canada

We are here to help Canadians with prevention, timely recognition, and evidence-informed resources. Located in Ontario - serving people across Canada through education and collaboration.

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How we can support you

Whether you are a resident of Ontario seeking local guidance, a clinician looking for concise summaries, or a journalist covering tick season, our team can connect you with trustworthy resources. We prioritize prevention, early recognition, and practical steps backed by Canadian public health guidance while acknowledging what remains uncertain.

  • Evidence summaries tailored to Canadian guidance - with links to sources

  • Prevention checklists for outdoor activities in Ontario and beyond

  • Media backgrounders, interview coordination, and data callouts

General inquiries

Ask about prevention resources, events, or partnerships. Expect a thoughtful response with links you can trust.

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Media and research

Request interviews, pull quotes, or backgrounders. We provide careful context and data sources.

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Send us a message

We respond within 2 to 3 business days during peak tick season. Please avoid sharing personal health identifiers.

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Media and partnership requests

We prioritize clarity over speed and will provide concise context, limitations, and links to Canadian sources. Please include deadline, outlet, and focus questions.

Information only - not medical advice

If you are worried about a recent tick bite: you may be eligible for timely antibiotic prophylaxis based on location and timing. For assessment, contact your primary care clinic, walk-in clinic, or call Health Connect Ontario.

Trusted resources near you

We link to verified sources so you can act with confidence. Availability varies by province - check local guidance.

Public Health Ontario: Lyme and tick resources

Evidence updates, maps, and prevention materials.

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eTick: Photo-based tick identification

Upload a tick image for rapid ID by experts.

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Health Connect Ontario

Free health advice from a registered nurse 24-7.

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Government of Canada: Lyme disease

National prevention and risk information.

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Sources: Public Health Ontario, Government of Canada, and provincial health services. Links open in a new tab and may lead to external websites.

Typical response times

Peak season: May - July

2 to 3 business days

Shoulder season: Apr - May and Aug - Oct

1 to 2 business days

Off season: Nov - Mar

Within 1 business day

Serving Ontario - sharing with all of Canada

Our roots are in Ontario. We track local seasonality and risk patterns while connecting with partners nationwide. Use these starting points to find care close to home.

  • For urgent symptoms: seek in-person care or call Health Connect Ontario
  • For tick identification: use eTick for a rapid evidence-based ID
  • For prevention planning: choose clothing, repellents, and routines suited to your region
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Ontario context: risk varies by area and season. Check local public health updates for the most current information before travel or outdoor work.