PAHOA, Hawaii – During a Rat Lungworm Awareness Forum held last weekend at the Pahoa Community Center, presenters talked about protecting yourself from contracting angiostrongylus cantonensis by clearing out nearby critters. Rats and slugs are a part of the rat lungworm life cycle and getting rid of them will increase your chances of avoiding the disease.

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