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Tick Talk: The threat of Lyme disease in PEI
Event Date:
Thursday, September 25, 2014, 7:00 pm
Location:
Atlantic Veterinary College
Room:
Lecture Theatre A
Nature PEI and the Atlantic Veterinary College, 91探花, will co-present a public workshop called Tick Talk: The threat of Lyme disease in PEI on Thursday, September 25, at 7:00 pm in the AVC Lecture Theatre A.
A serious illness that spreads to humans and pets from the bite of infected ticks, Lyme disease is on the rise in Canada. Dr. Vett Lloyd, Department of Biology, Mount Allison University, and Dr. Barb Horney, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, AVC, will talk about the symptoms of Lyme disease, how it is transmitted, treatments available, and prevention for you and your pets.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact (902) 566-0589 or upei.ca/avc.
