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Ticks are coming for you: Experts warn tick-related illnesses rising across Canada

Ticks are spreading into new Canadian territory — and the diseases they carry are coming with them.

Experts are warning Canadians that tick populations are expanding across the country, bringing with them a growing range of health risks. These include well-known illnesses like Lyme disease as well as rarer conditions such as red meat allergies triggered by tick bites. The spread of ticks into new regions means more Canadians are at risk than ever before.

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From Lyme disease to rare red meat allergies, experts say expanding tick populations are creating new health risks across Canada.

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