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COTBDAA
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Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association (COTBDAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the mission to ELEVATE awareness of #Lyme & other tick-borne diseases/illnesses for Coloradans & beyond through education, prevention, research and advocacy.
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The Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease community is proud to honor Dr. Richard I. Horowitz with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of dedication, compassion, and leadership. @lymenews.bsky.social @bayarealyme.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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What will you be doing for #nationalpubliclandsday this Saturday? Wherever your activities & adventures take you...be sure to protect yourself from tick bites! One bite can change a life! @americanhiking.bsky.social @usfs.bsky.social @npr.org @sawyerproducts.bsky.social @audubon.org
September 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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A huge thank you to #Smalltownforcause for welcoming us into your festival to spread awareness about TBDs and prevention!

Community partners & supporters make everything we do possible! @lymenews.bsky.social @sawyerproducts.bsky.social

#TickSafety #CommunitySupport #HealthAwareness #Prevention
September 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Alpha-gal is a rapidly growing health risk!
The CDC recently released an excellent new FREE training module on alpha-gal syndrome, available in English & Spanish. Scan QR code below to access! @lymenews.bsky.social @sawyerproducts.bsky.social @entsocamerica.bsky.social @bayarealyme.bsky.social
Flyer for new free CDC Training Module on Alpha-gal syndrome
September 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Early Bird registration open until August 31st! Read more about Tick Academy & register now! ipminstitute.org/services/tic...
Please share with your public county health, weed, pest departments throughout CO! @sawyerproducts.bsky.social @lymenews.bsky.social @entsocamerica.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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CALLING ALL ADVOCATES! The Center for Lyme Action is holding a virtual town hall on Monday, July 28 @ 6 PM ET (4 PM MT) to discuss current initiatives and federal affairs. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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📝 TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to Reauthorize the Tick Act! One click is all it takes!
app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
@sawyerproducts.bsky.social @entsocamerica.bsky.social @lymenews.bsky.social @bayarealyme.bsky.social #TickBorneDiseases #LymeDisease
July 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Wherever your adventures take you this holiday weekend—please keep tick-bite prevention top of mind.

Visit COTBDAA and our prevention partners to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Stay safe and tick-aware!
www.coloradoticks.org

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July 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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PATIENT PARTICIPATION NEEDED! The Clinical Trials Network currently has 7 studies for which patient recruitment is ongoing located at leading academic sites across the US.

Learn More: lymectn.org?mc_cid=cda79...

Join the Patient Registry Here: www.lymectn.org/RegScreen.as...
#lymedisease
June 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Huge thanks to our amazing community partners for supporting our mission, offering valuable resources for prevention, support, & patient care...and for raising awareness—this May and all year long!

💚 #CommunitySupport #Gratitude #AwarenessMatters @sawyerproducts.bsky.social @lymenews.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Looking for support? Generation Lyme offers Meet-ups for LGBTQIA+ at 6 PM MST - 3rd Friday of the Month. Next Meeting is June 5th! Register here: www.genlyme.org/meetups @lymenews.bsky.social @sawyerproducts.bsky.social #pride #lyme
June 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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We Are Chaffee Podcast: Monica White & Lyme disease...
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May 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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The bull’s-eye rash or erythema migrans (EM), though a hallmark of early Lyme disease when it presents, can be more difficult to recognize on darker skin tones. Medical education needs to include images and training on skin conditions across the spectrum of skin tones. @uchealth.bsky.social #Lyme
May 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Moving cattle this Spring? Are you, your mount, and your canine companions protected from tick bites? Know Before You Go! Visit: www.coloradoticks.org #KnowBeforeYouGo @sawyerproducts.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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COTBDAA one of the grateful causes chosen as a recipient of this amazing upcoming event... #campoutforthecause now rebranded as #smalltownforthecause! Join us! www.campoutforthecause.org @sawyerproducts.bsky.social @lymenews.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Fish are not the only thing biting this season! Fishermen/women...Know Before You Go! Tick-bite prevention is critical to avoiding serious & sometimes life-threatening diseases. #KnowBeforeYouGo #Lymedisease #Tickbornediseases #prevention @sawyerproducts.bsky.social @troutunlimited.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Patients often struggle to access accurate testing for tick-borne diseases. For some of the most sensitive & specific tests available for Lyme & other tick-borne infections, visit our trusted community partners at igenex.com #lyme #tickbornediseases @lymenews.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Ticks are out in numbers! What keeps YOU outdoors?
Our Community Partners @sawyerproducts.bsky.social provide trusted tick-bite repellents & permethrin products to help keep you protected. Visit: www.coloradoticks.org @americanhiking.bsky.social @usfs.bsky.social
#TickPrevention #LymeAwareness
May 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Hoplark's limited release is only around for a short time. See what they are doing for Lyme Awareness Month! Featuring COTBDAA and other Lyme & TBD resources! Plus it's delicious! hoplark.com/pages/lymedi... @lymenews.bsky.social @sawyerproducts.bsky.social #lymedisease #tickbornediseases
May 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Researchers! FY25 PRMRP Funding Opportunity! #TICKBORNEDISEASE is a topic area for funding. Deadline for LOI is June 9th! Program announcements & submission instructions here: ebrap.org/eBRAP/public... @lymenews.bsky.social @bayarealyme.bsky.social @lymebiobank.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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As tick populations grow & spread, wildland firefighters are increasingly at risk of tick bites. Stay alert, stay protected—and help prevent the spread of tick-borne illnesses in the field.🔥🦠 More at: www.coloradoticks.org #wildlandfirefighters @sawyerproducts.bsky.social @wildlandfire.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Healing from Lyme & other TBDs often requires more than just medical treatment. Our Community Partners at Soul Tribe Yoga Collective provide virtual supportive practices to patients coping with these challenging illnesses.

Learn more: www.soultribeyc.com
@lymenews.bsky.social #Lyme #Yoga #Healing
May 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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One of the biggest challenges faced by patients impacted by Lyme and other TBDs is access to knowledgeable, experienced providers. Our Community Partners at Ravel Health have just expanded their virtual medical services across the US. To learn more, visit: ravel.health @lymenews.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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"You don’t know what you don’t know."
Too many people only realize the danger of Lyme & other TBDs after they get sick.
Learn the signs, prevention tips, and steps to take after a tick bite. Visit www.coloradoticks.org to stay informed & protected. @sawyerproducts.bsky.social @lymenews.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Take Action: Fight Lyme and Tick-borne Disease
Urge Congress to protect and fund Lyme and tick-borne disease federal programs. One click: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #lymedisease #tickbornediseases
May 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM