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Take tick precautions, but Lyme disease rates remain quite low on Prince Edward Island

More and more ticks have been catching a ride into the province of P.E.I. over the last few years. Ticks have been known to attach themselves to human skin, as well as hop onto furry pets, but medical experts say it’s not causing a big jump in Lyme disease rates so far. CBC’s Tony Davis reports. CORRECTION: A previous version of this story, based on information provided by P.E.I.’s Health and Wellness Department, said people can bring ticks to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for analysis. In fact, the hospital has not provided that service since 2021.