There's a warning as summer approaches of the dangers of Lyme Disease in the Island.

It's a tic-bourne infection - and is on the increase as a result of mild winters and hotter summers, which mean the parasites can live and breed for longer.

Lyme disease causes muscle pains, stiffness, flu-like symptoms and chronic fatigue.

Although not yet common, the disease can be easily contracted from a walk in the park - or even your pet.

Chris Cafferkey felt ill for many years before Lyme disease was diagnosed five years ago.

She describes some of the symptoms:



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