By Brian Lockhart The risk of contracting ticks is higher than normal in Ontario this year, and residents are being urged to remain vigilant when venturing out into natural areas. Reports indicate that there are 40 per cent more Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Ontario this year. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering advice on how to avoid ticks this summer and reduce the risk of contracting Lyme disease. Wooded trails and grassy are…
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