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