What are the latest tick-borne diseases in Canada?

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May 28, 202600:27:33Health

As ticks and tick-borne diseases rise across Canada due to warmer weather, experts are warning about two invasive species: the lone star and Asian longhorned ticks. Entomologist Jade Savage, creator and director of the e...

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