2016 CHALLENGE ZIKA in Florida

Sarasota Orchestra’s Holley Hall 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Our state is highly vulnerable to the Zika virus.

Since the initial US case appeared in Florida,

the number of infections has risen rapidly – second in the

nation – and our state is the first to

report transmission through mosquito bites.

Join us as we discuss the threat with health and

mosquito-control experts – and learn what can be done

to protect individuals and the community.

 A FREE community forum

 This H-T Hot Topics forum will feature a discussion with:

 Tom Tryon: Opinion Editor Herald-Tribune – MODERATOR

Vilma Vega, M.D.: Chief Medical Officer Community AIDS Network Florida – PANELIST

Matthew Smith: Director Sarasota County Mosquito Management – MODERATOR

Michael Drennon: MSPH, MPA County Epidemiologist Florida Dept. of Health, Sarasota County – PANELIST

Kyle L. Garner, M.D.: Chief of Obstetrics Sarasota Memorial Hospital - PANELIST

Hot Topics – Community Forums on issues that affect your life

 Presented By Herald Tribune in partnership with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System