Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit will be developing a management plan for vector-borne diseases.
A report to the Board of Health on Wednesday emphasized that this would be a management strategy based on local risk assessment and other scientific evidence.
This will include effective and efficient prevention and control measures for mosquito and tick populations.
The report indicated that officials continue to see human cases of vector-borne diseases and there will also be public education on personal preventive measures.
Below is the management plan as approved by the board:
Management of Vector-Borne Diseases:
1) The board of health shall develop, implement, and review at least annually, an integrated vector-borne diseases management strategy based on local risk assessment and other scientific evidence with respect to effective and efficient prevention and control measures.
2) The board of health shall develop an integrated vector-borne management plan comprised of: a) Vector surveillance, including surveillance of both mosquito and tick populations; b) Non-human host surveillance (when applicable); c) Human surveillance; d) Public education on personal preventive measures.
The report indicated: We continue to see human cases of the vector-borne disease in our region and are concentrating our efforts on public education in the prevention of tick bites.
