The event will take place at Larchmont Elementary School.
The Larchmont Elementary School PTO, in conjunction with school nurse Eileen Valerio, will be hosting an event on Feb. 23 entitled “The State Of Lyme & Tick-borne Diseases In 2018.”
This event is open to the public and will feature a presentation from Dr. Elena Frid.
According to event organizers, Frid is a Board Certified Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist, widely regarded as a investigating diagnostician, adviser and treatment strategist specializing in Infections Induced Autoimmune Disorders.
With clinical interests in the Autoimmune Neurology, she often sees patients (children and adults) with complex cases of Lyme disease and co-infections resulting in multiple neurological complaints.
According to event organizers, symptoms of the disease in children include: Learning Difficulties, Sensory Sensitivities, Stomach Pain, Joint Pain, Neurological Issues (Seizures, Dizziness), Psychological Issues (Anxiety, Depression), Fatigue, Rashes At Times, Swollen Glands and Heart Problems.
The The State Of Lyme & Tick-borne Diseases In 2018” event will take place on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at Larchmont Elementary School, located at 301 Larchmont Blvd. in Mt. Laurel.