how dangerous! Why is it one has to have the tick on for 24hours, surely if it feeds and the saliva contains the borrelia burgdorferi it will just enter. It made it seem like ticks do not carry such a terrible disease... I am suffering from lymes and it is so horrible
The BBC is a British state run TV channel. (Government) and is renoun in its 'political correctness', bias, and 'dumbing down' of the facts.
Hence the disinformation about Lyme.
They have psychiatrists on the BBC telling people Gulf War Syndrome (which is fatal) is the same as shell shock and people need to 'admit' they have PTSD and see a psychiatrist - when the disease causes MND, Cancer, and birth defects.
UK socialised medical care is bankrupt due to immigration, and neo marxism.
I have had my first good laugh of the day. I can not believe how ridiculous this whole set up was. This is so blatantly one sided to err on the side of making the public even more unaware of a national health threat. Love the way he is tramping around the forest with everything untucked. This was a drag alright.
That was just crazy dangerous. Who knows which ticks carry Lyme and co-infections. , It may be less likely to pass on in two hours, but it is not impossible. I agree with all the post. Don't look out for the bullseyes rash. It may never show. Hope you don't get lyme disease. Look for symptoms. Learn what it is, learn what the signs and symptoms are, and don't bother asking that doctor again.
"Chances are it doesn't carry the infection"... How many ticks carry borrelia?
"It wouldn't have time to transmit it" What about if you squeeze them when pulling them out (or by accident), or do the stupid "suffocate it with glue/oil" trick first!?
Dr O'Connell should be ashamed of herself for not researching thoroughly and accepting IDSA blindly. There is no research that says 2 hours couldn't pass on Lyme disease. The only research available says the risk increases beyond 24 hrs so a complete misrepresentation from someone advising our HPA and Government.
It would appear one has to wait with debilitating ill health for years until it becomes life threatening and neurological before HPA would advise to step in and treat with antibiotics.
ALSO watch closely - the tick she SO CALLED removes from him is a totally different tick than he previuosly shows feeding off his arm. ALSO......I would like to see Susan O'connell allow us to let some infected ticks feed off her and then perhaps we would get a TRUE account of what it is to have Lyme Disease and asssociated Co Infections
I think the whole thing was a Susan O'connel/HPA set up,to make the public think Lyme Disease is hard to catch and easy to cure WHICH IS VERY MISGUIDED. If you watch the video closely he says the ticks have been sucking on him for 2 hours WELL unless he gets from Thetford forest to Southamptom where Susan O'connels lab is in a jet then it is impossible to do that journey in 2 hours!!!!
This women is clearly misinforming the public on a massive scale, she should hang her head in shame!! Her words are nothing but worthless trash. Lyme is clearly a massive problem in the UK and worldwide. It should be dealt with in a proper manor, but unfortunately with people like her misinforming the public, it is only made worse.
This is a disgrace and no doubt if the men allowing the tick to feed off him does get lyme disease, because of who!! he spoke of it too , it will be hushed up.
Argh i have just heard her name...the woman should have her mouth taped and her hands tied before she causes more damage..can she, she hass done enough...
I can't bear to watch this again, the sheer ignorance is just too disgusting. I saw it when it was on telly the first time and put in a complaint to the BBC. Just a shame the rest of the country is more bothered that some ugly bloke pulling out of a dancing programme that doesn't matter.
what a moron. He has no idea how bad this disease is..i would never risk it by puting a tick on my arm.
coverkingz 6 months ago
how dangerous! Why is it one has to have the tick on for 24hours, surely if it feeds and the saliva contains the borrelia burgdorferi it will just enter. It made it seem like ticks do not carry such a terrible disease... I am suffering from lymes and it is so horrible
Catherine8raw 1 year ago
The BBC is a British state run TV channel. (Government) and is renoun in its 'political correctness', bias, and 'dumbing down' of the facts.
Hence the disinformation about Lyme.
They have psychiatrists on the BBC telling people Gulf War Syndrome (which is fatal) is the same as shell shock and people need to 'admit' they have PTSD and see a psychiatrist - when the disease causes MND, Cancer, and birth defects.
UK socialised medical care is bankrupt due to immigration, and neo marxism.
luminescentfeeling 2 years ago
I have had my first good laugh of the day. I can not believe how ridiculous this whole set up was. This is so blatantly one sided to err on the side of making the public even more unaware of a national health threat. Love the way he is tramping around the forest with everything untucked. This was a drag alright.
hazelraby 2 years ago
That was just crazy dangerous. Who knows which ticks carry Lyme and co-infections. , It may be less likely to pass on in two hours, but it is not impossible. I agree with all the post. Don't look out for the bullseyes rash. It may never show. Hope you don't get lyme disease. Look for symptoms. Learn what it is, learn what the signs and symptoms are, and don't bother asking that doctor again.
Lymeamom 3 years ago
Wrote a Lyme disease brochure with the help of 2 Lyme specialists. Will email to anyone.
Elaine
ecftube 3 years ago
@ecftube please can you email me
Catherine8raw 1 year ago
Stupidity taken to extremes.
"Chances are it doesn't carry the infection"... How many ticks carry borrelia?
"It wouldn't have time to transmit it" What about if you squeeze them when pulling them out (or by accident), or do the stupid "suffocate it with glue/oil" trick first!?
robbieman23 3 years ago 2
Dr O'Connell should be ashamed of herself for not researching thoroughly and accepting IDSA blindly. There is no research that says 2 hours couldn't pass on Lyme disease. The only research available says the risk increases beyond 24 hrs so a complete misrepresentation from someone advising our HPA and Government.
It would appear one has to wait with debilitating ill health for years until it becomes life threatening and neurological before HPA would advise to step in and treat with antibiotics.
bowdenjoanne 3 years ago 4
ALSO watch closely - the tick she SO CALLED removes from him is a totally different tick than he previuosly shows feeding off his arm. ALSO......I would like to see Susan O'connell allow us to let some infected ticks feed off her and then perhaps we would get a TRUE account of what it is to have Lyme Disease and asssociated Co Infections
Riannabri 3 years ago 2
I think the whole thing was a Susan O'connel/HPA set up,to make the public think Lyme Disease is hard to catch and easy to cure WHICH IS VERY MISGUIDED. If you watch the video closely he says the ticks have been sucking on him for 2 hours WELL unless he gets from Thetford forest to Southamptom where Susan O'connels lab is in a jet then it is impossible to do that journey in 2 hours!!!!
Riannabri 3 years ago 4
This women is clearly misinforming the public on a massive scale, she should hang her head in shame!! Her words are nothing but worthless trash. Lyme is clearly a massive problem in the UK and worldwide. It should be dealt with in a proper manor, but unfortunately with people like her misinforming the public, it is only made worse.
mrbluelancs 3 years ago 6
This is a disgrace and no doubt if the men allowing the tick to feed off him does get lyme disease, because of who!! he spoke of it too , it will be hushed up.
Argh i have just heard her name...the woman should have her mouth taped and her hands tied before she causes more damage..can she, she hass done enough...
lyme is a killer not a common cold!
laurenforey 3 years ago 5
I can't bear to watch this again, the sheer ignorance is just too disgusting. I saw it when it was on telly the first time and put in a complaint to the BBC. Just a shame the rest of the country is more bothered that some ugly bloke pulling out of a dancing programme that doesn't matter.
sk0rpion99 3 years ago 6
He will do this and next time we will see professor testing his brand new, shiny, nickelplated wheelchair.
maciejwrotek 3 years ago 4