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Manitoba health warns on West Nile and Lyme disease risks
Manitoba Health urges precautions as spring and summer bring outdoor activity and exposure to infections. Key risks include West Nile virus and Lyme disease from ticks, plus E coli, rabies, hantavirus and blastomycosis. Advice covers water management, tick avoidance, food handling, pet vaccination, and avoiding wildlife exposure. West Nile risk rises with warmer weather. prevention includes reducing standing water, using repellent, and checking screens. Lyme disease risk is greatest in southeast Manitoba. remove ticks promptly, wear protective clothing, and avoid tick habitats when possible. For details contact Health Links Info Santé.
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