Lead Poisoning and Tick-Borne Disease Prevention

Tuesday, May 3, 2022
6:30 pm8:30 pm
Child Care Council of Dutchess & Putnam, Inc., 301 Manchester Road, Suite 201A, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

The first part of this workshop will discuss the toxic effects of lead and how to prevent exposure, as well as the importance of the NYS testing requirements for young children. The second part of the workshop will give an overview of tick-borne disease in Dutchess County, prevention strategies to reduce exposure to ticks, and minimize the risk of disease if tick bites do occur.

Trainer: Monique Jones and Robert Akoko, Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health

The cost of this workshop is $20 partner and $25 non-partner.
OCFS topics covered include: nutrition and health needs of children.

This workshop is appropriate for all modalities.