Lyme disease continues to be a growing concern in Maine, with
1,111 cases of Lyme disease reported across the state in 2012. In Cumberland County,
Lyme disease incidence has increased steadily in recent years and every year
since 2008, Cumberland County has reported Lyme disease rates higher than the
state average.
On Tuesday, June 11th, people can learn more about how to prevent
Lyme disease at a community forum held from 12:30pm to 2pm at the Portland
Public Library. There will be a short presentation on Lyme disease followed by
an introduction to a panel of experts who will answer questions from the
public. The event is being co-sponsored by the Cumberland District Public
Health Council and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine
CDC). The goal of this forum is to provide important information about
prevention and early identification of Lyme disease.
When: Tuesday June 11th, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Where: Portland Public Library, Rines Auditorium
5 Monument Square, Portland, ME
Parking: Free parking is offered to this event at the Elm Street
parking garage (21 Elm Street, Portland, ME) - please bring in your ticket for
validation (Thank you Healthy Portland!)
Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection that is carried by the deer
tick. It can affect anyone, but is most common among school children, middle
aged adults and adults over the age of 65. Lyme disease is typically
transmitted in the warmer weather.
This event is free and open to the public. If you have questions
about the event please email Becca.matusovich@maine.gov
or call Maine CDC at 1-800-821-5821.
