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In 2022, approximately 63,000 cases of Lyme disease were reported to the CDC. However, recent estimates using other research methods suggest that about 476,000 people may be diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the United States. Even if you currently have Lyme or tick-borne disease (TBD) or have had it in the past, another tick bite can transmit a new tick-borne infection. In this presentation, you will learn which ticks carry disease, how to prevent tick bites, the six essential steps to take after a tick bite, key symptoms to watch for, and about effective treatment. Whether you’re managing Lyme/tick-borne disease or aiming to prevent it, this session will help you keep yourself and your loved ones safe. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, where Dr. Chesney will gladly answer your questions on all aspects of Lyme/TBD.
Alexis Chesney MS, ND, LAc
Alexis is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, author and educator specializing in Lyme and vector-borne disease. Dr. Chesney enjoys getting to the root cause of complex chronic illness and partnering with patients to find wellness and balance in their lives. She practices at Sojourns Community Health Clinic, in Westminster, Vermont and also has a private practice. She is a member of the AANP, Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians (VANP), the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) and a founding full member of International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEAI). Dr. Chesney served on the Board of Directors and serves as a preceptor for the ILADEF Physician Training Program. She is the author of Preventing Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases released through Storey Publishing, and the online course Preventing and Treating Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease: Ticks from Around the World, Diseases They Carry, Prevention and Acute Treatment.