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From prevention to treatment: What all North Fork residents need to know about ticks and tick-borne illness

Tick-borne disease will be the subject of a presentation Aug. 19 at Peconic Landing.

Dr. Anna-Marie Wellins, 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 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. Each attendee will receive a free tick kit.

There will be ample time for questions and answers. For more information call (631) 726-TICK (631-726-8425).

The program will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Peconic Landing Community Center, 1500 Brecknock Road in Greenport. It is presented by Stony Brook-Southampton Hospital and Eastern Long Island Hospital.