Learn How to Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes and Ticks

By Charlie Breitrose

Mosquitoes and ticks can carry diseases such as West Nile Virus and Lyme disease, and Lexington health officials will have tips for protecting yourself from those pests.

The Office of Community Development, Health Division will host several presentations about vector-borne diseases beginning July 18.

Running into mosquitoes and ticks is more likely during the summer because people are out and about, enjoying the outdoors.

Mosquitoes also carry Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), while deer ticks can carry Lyme disease.

For more information or to receive a free “tick identification card” please contact the Office of Community Development, Health Division, Health Director Gerard Cody at 781-862-0500 ext. 237.

Schedule

Thursday, July 18, 2-3 p.m. – Town Hall, Parker Room

Tuesday, July 23, 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Countryside Village, One Countryside Village

Thursday, July 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Avalon at Lexington Hills, Community Room, 1000 Main Campus Drive

Tuesday, July 30, 2-3 p.m. – Cary Library, Learning Center

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m.-noon – Greely Village, Tewksbury and Shirley streets

Thursday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-noon – Vynebrook Village, 1 Vynebrook Village

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Katahdin Woods Apartments, Community Room, 1 Katahdin Drive

Thursday, Sept. 26, 10-11 a.m. – Senior Center