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A Ticking Clock

Lyme disease, climate change, and public health

Lyme disease is on the rise in Canada, due in part to climate change. Warming temperatures are allowing blacklegged ticks - the species that can carry Lyme disease in central and eastern Canada - to move into new territories. Hear from the scientists, medical professionals, and citizens on the front lines of this infectious disease issue, and how we can prepare and protect our families and communities from this risk.

 

Recommended Video Citation

Climate Atlas of Canada. (2020). A Ticking Clock: Lyme disease, climate change, and public health. Prairie Climate Centre. https://climateatlas.ca/video/ticking-clock