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Tick-Borne Disease – What You Need to Know! VIA ZOOM
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 12:00 Noon
Jerry Simons, PA-C of Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.
Chances are that you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with Lyme or another tick-borne disease. Jerry Simons, PA-C, a member of the Medical Advisory Panel of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center, will speak about the types of diseases that are carried by the different species of ticks found on Eastern Long Island, and the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options that are available. Tips on preventing tick bites will also be shared. This event is hosted by Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library and sponsored by East End Libraries.