Lyme Disease Support Group Plans Meeting

The Altoona Area Lyme Disease Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the St. Rose of Lima social hall, 5519 Sixth Ave., Altoona.

Permethrin treated socks, which have tick repellent protection lasting up to 70 washings, tick removers and cedar oil repellant spray will be available.

The group meets on the second Thursday of each month. All are welcome.

The support group is the Altoona Region of the PA Lyme Resource Network, http://www.palyme.org.

For more information, contact Amber Altiero at (814) 934-7403 or Lisa Worrell at (814) 329-3863.