Paralysis

                 Ticks

                                 our pets and us

It seems that Paralysis ticks (Ixodes holocyclus) are responsible for an increasing range of human health risks in Australia, from Mammalian Meat Allergy (MMA), Ricketsia and a Lyme-like disease.  Locally we have seen an increase in recent years in the number of people suffering anaphylactic reactions following tick bites.

To bring us up to date on these issues we have invited Dr Leigh Findlay (veterinarian) to discuss the effect of paralysis ticks on our pets and how to manage them to reduce the incidence and consequences of tick bites.     

Dr Ted Chamberlain (previously Senior Medical Superintendent, Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital, currently at Sunshine Coast University Hospital) will shed some light on the issues mentioned as they pertain to human health. 

  When: Wednesday 17th, February                                        Time:   5.30pm                                                                                Venue: Supplied on registration

If you are registering for more than one person (e.g. a partner or family member/s), please add them as a guest on the registration form.  This will enable us to identify you as a group which will increase our maximum attendance number permitted.  Thanks.

 Please Register online here

or by phone 5494 3151 

or at the office (38A Coral St)

NB. Payment is required to successfully register

We are monitoring the Covid situation and will advise if this workshop is unable to proceed.  People are expected to maintain 1.5m spacings.  Please do not come if you are showing signs of a cold, infection or feeling unwell.

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