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Board hears warning about record year for tick‑bite emergency visits on Cape Cod
Summary
Horticulturist/entomologist Escher Cattle told the Board that Cape Cod is experiencing a record year for emergency‑room visits related to tick bites and reviewed prevention measures residents can take.
Escher Cattle, identified in the meeting as a horticulturist and entomologist, presented to the Board about tick‑borne disease risks and prevention strategies on Cape Cod.
Cattle stressed that local health providers have seen high numbers of tick‑related emergency visits this year and offered guidance on how residents can reduce exposure. He presented statistics and practical prevention steps for being prepared against ticks; the presentation provided background context to the Health Department’s seasonal outreach and awareness activities.
The Board did not take formal action on the presentation; it served as an informational briefing to support the Health Department's ongoing public‑education efforts.
