Brattleboro Memorial Hospital will present a free talk about Lyme disease by Vermont Department of Health Epidemiologist Erica Berl on Monday, October 21 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the BMH Brew Barry Conference Center.
This presentation will give an overview of Lyme disease in Vermont, examining the organism that causes the disease, as well as the emergence and prevalence of the disease in the state of Vermont. The life cycle of the deer tick will be discussed and, most importantly, strategies to prevent tick bites will be presented.
Advance registration is available by calling 802-257-8877. Community members are encouraged to bring specific questions, concerns and experiences. Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is located at 17 Belmont Avenue in Brattleboro, Vermont.
