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Invitation to Participate in UKHSA Study on Tick Borne Disease Exposure in Dartmoor.

Dear Devon Archaeological Society, I am writing on behalf of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to invite you and those in your organisation to take part in our study investigating exposure to tick-borne diseases on Dartmoor. We are looking for those at risk of exposure to ticks and tick-borne disease through their job, voluntary work outdoors or participation in outdoor recreational activities. We are currently focusing on people who spend time in Dartmoor National Park and immediate surroundings and believe this study may be particularly relevant to you. We would be grateful if you could also share this invitation with others in your network who may regularly spend time outdoors on Dartmoor through their occupation or recreational activities. Why Your Participation Matters By participating in this study, you will help us better understand Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis and louping ill exposure in groups at risk of tick bite on Dartmoor, also to better understand the r...