Nova Scotians are encouraged to spend time outdoors, be active and remember to protect themselves against tick bites, which is the best way to prevent Lyme disease. There are several kinds of ticks in Nova Scotia, but only the blacklegged tick carries the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, and not all blacklegged ticks carry the bacteria.

Counts and rates (per 100,000 population) of notifiable diseases reported in Nova Scotia by age group.

Counts and rates (per 100,000 population) of notifiable diseases reported in Nova Scotia by sex.

Counts and rates (per 100,000 population) of notifiable diseases reported in Nova Scotia by zone.

Overall counts and rates (per 100,000 population) of notifiable diseases reported in Nova Scotia.

Counts and rates (per 100,000 population) of notifiable diseases reported in Nova Scotia by age group.

Counts and rates (per 100,000 population) of notifiable diseases reported in Nova Scotia by sex.

Counts and rates (per 100,000 population) of notifiable diseases reported in Nova Scotia by zone for 2014-2017.

Overall counts and rates (per 100,000 population) of notifiable diseases reported in Nova Scotia.