Lyme disease is a real threat in Northern New York. As a medical director for the local school district, I would need to educate the school about how tick bites happen, how to prevent them, what lyme disease is and how it affects the body, and what the consequences are if we don’t treat it. During school physicals, I would also make a point to check for signs of lyme disease. School-aged children, particularly in rural areas, are at risk for lyme disease because of the extensive amount of time they spend playing outside in wooded areas and tall grass. By being meticulous about checking ourselves and each other for ticks after being outside in such areas, we can certainly prevent ourselves from contracting lyme disease. Because schools are focal points in rural communities, the more we educate the school, the more the community is educated as a whole.
I really like how you make a point of educating the schools to educate the community as a whole. It is so true, especially in rural communities and Lyme disease is preventable if we take the time to check for ticks and be careful! Very nice review and insight on this important topic.
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