As part of their plan, the students will be visiting the Paxton Elementary School in June to make presentations to 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th graders about the causes and prevention of Lyme Disease. They will also be setting up informational booths at the local Farmers Market and the Paxton Festival, hanging educational posters in local parks, restaurants, churches and the library, and disseminating a public service announcement on local radio stations.

 

The Community Care Plan was developed by the nursing students because the New England region is entering prime tick season which means an increased potential of contracting Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a blood-borne bacterial disease carried by the deer tick and causes flu-like symptoms, a “bull’s eye rash”, headaches, and joint pain. If you think you have any of these symptoms, contact your physician.

 

For more information about Lyme Disease, please visit the Town of Paxton website at www.townofpaxton.net.