View Recording of Part I of our Tick Series, and Register for Part II

 

On Wednesday, October 9th at 3:30pm epidemiologist Lea Hamner and Biologist Patrick Roden-Reynolds return for the second presentation in this two-part series. In Part One, Patrick focused on basics of tick ecology and behavior, including the most important tactics to prevent tick bites. In Part Two, Lea will discuss tickborne diseases found on Martha’s Vineyard and the new kid on the block: Alpha Gal Syndrome or red meat allergy. Question and answer period to follow talk.

To register to attend the live ZOOM event on October 9th, email us at vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org

The first program in the series on September 25th was recorded, and can now be viewed online at: https://vimeo.com/1012911702

Some of the links mentioned during the first presentation are as follows:  

• EPA repellent search: https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/find-repellent-right-you
• Tick Identification Services: https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/tickspotters/
• InsectShield Permethrin treating services: https://www.insectshield.com/
• Tick Pathogen Testing Services: https://www.tickreport.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXTuhEFfJoHRaT6cUmZUvRo04Nqs_ZvIEAG14Zff1IebS4fYwMzFK_EaAkDREALw_wcB

Patrick Roden-Reynolds is Public Health Biologist for the Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaborative and Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program. His work focuses on education and surveillance of vector-borne diseases and their vector populations.  Lea Hamner is an Epidemiologist for the Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaborative. She focuses on infectious diseases of public health significance and promotes data-informed decision-making to support healthier communities.