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Lyme Disease Prevention & Awareness

Rockland is deemed a high-risk area for Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Pat Parke, Lyme Disease Educator from the County’s Department of Health will address how Lyme Disease is spread, early symptoms, later symptoms, how the microbe is diagnosed and treated and personal protection techniques. The workshop occurs at the height of the season for immature ticks, which cause 90% of all Lyme disease cases. Click here to pre-register for this lecture.

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