CNY Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Alliance
The Alliance is a collaborative of providers, scientists and community members who support research, drive education and promote awareness to combat tick-borne diseases.
Today is the first day of 🌷S P R I N G! 🪺 Let's kick Spring off with some AMAZING Alliance stats:
Community Education:
👉13,000+ individuals reached through 125 community education events focused on prevention and awareness
👉14,000 residents provided with tick kits and prevention resources
👉1 million+ individuals reached through media and public awareness campaigns
Youth Education:
👉3,500 K-12 students educated through school-based programs.
👉1,000 youth campers trained in tick identification and prevention
Healthcare Provider Education:
👉Annual Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Clinical Provider Summit brings national experts to Central New York.
👉91% of attending providers report they intend to change their clinical practices based on what they learned.
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Got a tick? Where'd you find it? On your cat or dog? On yourself? Did you send it to the Upstate Tick Lab for testing?
📸Post a pic with details! 😁 First five posts will get one of our free tick kits!
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As we embrace the beauty of spring and the outdoor activities it brings, we also face the increased risk of tick encounters. Dr. Nev Zubcevik, Chief Medical Officer of Invisible International, and an avid gardener, shares insights on how gardeners can use specific plants to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they carry, such as Lyme disease—a condition that affects 476,000 Americans annually. 🌿🪻🌷🌾🌸🪵
The Power of Plants in Tick Prevention
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Discover how to naturally repel ticks using specific plants in your garden. Learn from expert Dr. Nev Zubcevik about the power of plants in tick prevention.0 CommentsComment on Facebook