The special report will raise awareness about West Nile virus and Lyme disease.
This undated photo provided by the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District shows a Culex pipiens, left, the primary mosquito that can transmit West Nile virus to humans, birds and other animals. It is produced from stagnant water. The bite of this mosquito is very gentle and usually unnoticed by people. At right is an Aedes vexans, primarily a nuisance mosquito produced from freshwater. It is a very aggressive biting mosquito but not an important transmitter of disease. As residents of the state face continued high threats from Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile virus and Lyme disease, the Massachusetts Medical Society, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Hopkinton Community Television have collaborated in producing a special television report to raise awareness about mosquito and tick-borne diseases.
Mosquito and Tick-Borne Diseases is a special episode of the Medical Society’s monthly patient education show, Physician Focus.
It is being distributed to public access television stations that reach more than 260 communities in the state. The program also is available online at www.physicianfocus.org/mosquitotick.