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March 21, 2024
10:00AM - 12:00PM
MHOA Quarterly Meeting: Vectorborne Illnesses
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 E Temple St, Boylston, MA 01505
MHOA Quarterly Meeting on Vectorborne Illnesses
March 21, 2024: 10am to 12pm
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 E Temple St, Boylston, MA 01505
Description
It’s spring and local public health staff are preparing for summer outdoor activities in their communities! Be better equipped going into the spring and summer months by learning more about vector-borne diseases, including mosquitoes and ticks. Plus, a potential tick hunt if the weather permits!
Agenda
10:00 MHOA Welcome and Updates
10:15 Presentation
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Endemic Arboviral Disease and Associated Vectors
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Mosquito Surveillance and Response Planning
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Tick-borne Disease, Vectors, and Hosts
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Risk Communication and Interventions
11:30 Field Component: (Weather Dependent) Mosquito Trapping and Tick Collection Demonstration
12:00 Lunch
CEUs available: 2.2 CHO/CPH, RS/REHS; 2 RN CEUs