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 

• Endemic Arboviral Disease and Associated Vectors

• Mosquito Surveillance and Response Planning

• Tick-borne Disease, Vectors, and Hosts

• 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 

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Registration deadline is March 7, 2024.