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June 23, 2023 - Newville, PA

Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Protect Themselves Against Tickborne, Other Vectorborne Illnesses When Venturing Outdoors

The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne Illnesses, while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors in Pennsylvania's beautiful public lands.

Vectorborne diseases are diseases transmitted by the bite of an infected tick or mosquito. In general, vectorborne diseases are on the rise in the United States and in Pennsylvania.

"Whether visiting one of our 124 state parks or the Commonwealth's more than 2.2 million acres of state forestland, outdoors enthusiasts must be cognizant of their surroundings when enjoying Pennsylvania's great outdoors," said Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Mike Walsh. "Just as strong sun or severe weather demand vigilance, Lyme disease requires the hiker and hunter, angler and birder all to be prepared and proactive."

Speakers List:

Colonel Denning State Park Manager Corie Eckman
Christian Boyer
Deputy Secretary Mike Walsh
Dr. Wendy Braund, Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection



Whether visiting one of our 124 state parks or the Commonwealths more than 2.2 million acres of state forestland, outdoors enthusiasts must be cognizant of their surroundings when enjoying Pennsylvanias great outdoors, said Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Mike Walsh. The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Mike Walsh delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Health gathered at the Day Use Area at Colonel Denning State Park to highlight the states tick surveillance program, offer tips on how residents can protect themselves from tick bites, and give guidance on what to do if bitten by a tick. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Health gathered at the Day Use Area at Colonel Denning State Park to highlight the states tick surveillance program, offer tips on how residents can protect themselves from tick bites, and give guidance on what to do if bitten by a tick. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Health gathered at the Day Use Area at Colonel Denning State Park to highlight the states tick surveillance program, offer tips on how residents can protect themselves from tick bites, and give guidance on what to do if bitten by a tick. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Health gathered at the Day Use Area at Colonel Denning State Park to highlight the states tick surveillance program, offer tips on how residents can protect themselves from tick bites, and give guidance on what to do if bitten by a tick. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Health gathered at the Day Use Area at Colonel Denning State Park to highlight the states tick surveillance program, offer tips on how residents can protect themselves from tick bites, and give guidance on what to do if bitten by a tick. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Colonel Denning State Park Manager Corie Eckman delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Colonel Denning State Park Manager Corie Eckman delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Colonel Denning State Park Manager Corie Eckman delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Colonel Denning State Park Manager Corie Eckman delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Tick Specialist Christian Boyer delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Tick Specialist Christian Boyer delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Tick Specialist Christian Boyer delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Tick Specialist Christian Boyer delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Whether visiting one of our 124 state parks or the Commonwealths more than 2.2 million acres of state forestland, outdoors enthusiasts must be cognizant of their surroundings when enjoying Pennsylvanias great outdoors, said Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Mike Walsh. The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Mike Walsh delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Whether visiting one of our 124 state parks or the Commonwealths more than 2.2 million acres of state forestland, outdoors enthusiasts must be cognizant of their surroundings when enjoying Pennsylvanias great outdoors, said Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Mike Walsh. The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Mike Walsh delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Whether visiting one of our 124 state parks or the Commonwealths more than 2.2 million acres of state forestland, outdoors enthusiasts must be cognizant of their surroundings when enjoying Pennsylvanias great outdoors, said Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Mike Walsh. The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Mike Walsh delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Whether visiting one of our 124 state parks or the Commonwealths more than 2.2 million acres of state forestland, outdoors enthusiasts must be cognizant of their surroundings when enjoying Pennsylvanias great outdoors, said Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Mike Walsh. The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Mike Walsh delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanians need to be aware that ticks associated with causing Lyme disease are found everywhere across the Commonwealth, including green spaces in large cities, rural areas, and in state parks and forests, said Dr. Wendy Braund, Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection. The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Dr. Wendy Braund, Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanians need to be aware that ticks associated with causing Lyme disease are found everywhere across the Commonwealth, including green spaces in large cities, rural areas, and in state parks and forests, said Dr. Wendy Braund, Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection. The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Dr. Wendy Braund, Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanians need to be aware that ticks associated with causing Lyme disease are found everywhere across the Commonwealth, including green spaces in large cities, rural areas, and in state parks and forests, said Dr. Wendy Braund, Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection. The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Dr. Wendy Braund, Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanians need to be aware that ticks associated with causing Lyme disease are found everywhere across the Commonwealth, including green spaces in large cities, rural areas, and in state parks and forests, said Dr. Wendy Braund, Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection. The Shapiro Administration discussed the importance of protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne illnesses while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors at Pennsylvanias beautiful state parks. Pictured here is Dr. Wendy Braund, Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection delivering remarks during the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Health gathered at the Day Use Area at Colonel Denning State Park to highlight the states tick surveillance program, offer tips on how residents can protect themselves from tick bites, and give guidance on what to do if bitten by a tick. Pictured here is a demonstration from the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Health gathered at the Day Use Area at Colonel Denning State Park to highlight the states tick surveillance program, offer tips on how residents can protect themselves from tick bites, and give guidance on what to do if bitten by a tick. Pictured here is a demonstration from the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Health gathered at the Day Use Area at Colonel Denning State Park to highlight the states tick surveillance program, offer tips on how residents can protect themselves from tick bites, and give guidance on what to do if bitten by a tick. Pictured here is a demonstration from the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Health gathered at the Day Use Area at Colonel Denning State Park to highlight the states tick surveillance program, offer tips on how residents can protect themselves from tick bites, and give guidance on what to do if bitten by a tick. Pictured here is a demonstration from the event. Newville, Pennsylvania. June 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23213_dcnr_tickAwareness_JP_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>