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Center for Lyme Action Virtual Lyme DC Fly-In: 2021

February 21, 2021
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [caption id="attachment_7832" align="alignleft" width="243"] Center for Lyme Action 2020 DC Fly-in, Colorado Advocates: Monica White, Col. Nicole Malachowski, Olivia Goodreau, Holiday Goodreau, Dr. Heather Szerlong[/caption] COTBDAA President, Monica White will be again be joining other advocates from from across the United States for the 2021 Center for Lyme Action's Virtual Lyme Fly-in on February 23 & 24th. Colorado advocates will be meeting with DC staff of their elected Representatives and Senators to advocate for increases in federal funding for Lyme disease. Advocacy efforts last year resulted in a 65%  increase in Federal funding for Lyme disease. For more on Center for Lyme Action activities visit here. For more on advocacy efforts visit here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Why Protect Your Pets and Livestock?

November 6, 2016
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[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Why Protect your Pets and Livestock? Cats, dogs, horses and cattle are susceptible to many tick-borne infections that can make them very ill or even result in death. Tularemia, Q Fever, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Babesioisis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme, Bartonella, Tick Paralysis, and others may impact the health of your pets or livestock and may increase your risk of infections as well. As these animals spend more time off the beaten path, exposure to tick habitat and contact with other wildlife increases potential exposure to tick-borne diseases. Increases Human Exposure Pets and livestock may also increase your risk of certain infections through carrying ticks into your home or barn, or for some diseases, through direct contact with blood, saliva, feces, scratches or bites. Working closely with animals through...

The Problem With Single Dose Doxycycline For Tick Bites

August 9, 2017
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Problem With Single Dose Doxycycline For Tick Bites Many people wonder what to do when they are bitten by a tick. Some may call their doctor and get a prescription for up to 200mg of doxycycline, the antibiotic used to treat Lyme disease. This protocol was reinforced by a recent article in the Journal of Emergency Medicine recommending it as a prophylactic for people bitten by a black-legged tick in areas where the rate of ticks infected with Lyme bacteria is greater than 20%. Several problems that suggest this single dose of doxycycline may not be the best prophylactic for Lyme disease: The recommendation is based on bad science. The study claimed to show the effectiveness of single dose of doxycycline to prevent Lyme disease. The study actually shows...

2020 Governor's proclamation

May proclaimed Lyme and Other TBD Awareness Month in Colorado!

May 5, 2020
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Colorado Governor, Jared Polis, has signed a proclamation for Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month in May, 2020! In this era of COVID-19, prevention and recognition of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases is even more critical. As the distribution and prevalence of ticks and tick-borne diseases continues to increase at a national level…so must awareness! Though Colorado is considered a “low incidence” state,  we are home to a growing number of people that have been infected by Lyme and/or other tick-borne diseases here in Colorado and from travel throughout the United States and the world. People, pets, and livestock and wildlife are all susceptible to many of the infections that can be acquired through the bite of a tick.  The sooner a tick-borne disease is...

#GivingTuesdayNow-Give the Gift of Awareness!

April 29, 2020
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]May 5th, Give the Gift of Awareness! #GivingTuesdayNow: is a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has created increased challenges for everyone this year. With warming weather, more people are spending more time outdoors and unfortunately, ticks are not social distancing. Many initial tick-borne disease symptoms are flu-like and may not be readily recognized, especially in light of similar symptoms found with COVID-19 infection.  Access to medical care providers experienced with diagnosing Lyme and other tick-borne diseases has always been challenging, and now more than ever in many communities. with warming weather, more people are spending time outdoors, and tick are NOT social distancing. With an...

COTBDAA’s Giving Tuesday Now on Moonlight Monday, May 4th!

April 26, 2020
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Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub generously donates 10% of all sales every Monday to a different local organization. For the past three years, Moonlight has supported COTBDAA with generous donations that support the organization’s mission to elevate awareness of Lyme & other tick-borne diseases in the local community and throughout Colorado. On Monday, May 4th, COTBDAA is the designated Moonlight Monday beneficiary. The plan was to use this Moonlight Monday date to fundraise and kick off National Lyme & Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month. But, given the hardship that so many of our small businesses have been experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, COTBDAA will instead give back this year to the employees of Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub. All take-out sales are eligible. The Giving Tuesday Now campaign is converging on...

Connecting~Learning~Healing Virtual Event!

April 10, 2020
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  Connecting~Learning~Healing Virtual Event! COTBDAA and Colorado Lyme & TBD Support Group are partnering for this patient -focused VIRTUAL event taking place Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2020, 1:30-3:30 each day. Two Colorado-based healthcare practitioners will generously provide support and insight to two topics that are close to many patient’s minds – Cynthia James will present on emotional support and Dr. Dan Kinderlehrer will talk the latest in disulfiram treatment. For event details and registration Click Here!   For other May Awareness Month information Click Here! Join Colorado Lyme and TBD Support Group Click Here!...

Kickin Lyme Ale! Raising Awareness for Lyme at Factotum Brewery!

February 24, 2020
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COTBDAA is participating in the March Madness Factotum Brewery Non-Profit Competition Join us! March 14th, 2:30 to 4:30 COTBDAA v Colorado Open Lands!  3845 Lipan Street Denver, Colorado 16 Local Non-Profits, with 16 different craft brews, are fighting for the chance to win the 5th Annual Brewer's Madness Championship Bracket. Winner takes home a $500 donation! We know beer doesn't go well with many Lyme patients...

Don’t Let a Tick Make You or Your Horse Sick!

February 18, 2020
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sharon Austin, member of COTBDAA, will present on the critical need to raise awareness of ticks and tick-borne diseases in Colorado, as well as throughout the US, and ways to prevent tick bites both in people and in horses. Sharon be giving 15-20 minute talks to rotating groups of pony club members, those interested in pony club, and involved parents.  These talks are open to non-pony club members. Colorado Tick Check: Don’t let a tick make you or your horse sick Rocky Mountain Region Horse Management Clinic  Feb 29th 8:30-11:30, 3450 Big Bear Drive, Sedalia, CO 80135 Registration is at:  https://rockymountainregionpc.org/registration/clinics-and-events/horse-management-clinic/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

NIH Strategic Plan for Tickborne Disease Research Released

October 14, 2019
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News release from NIH on October 10, 2019 announces new NIH Strategic Plan for Tickborne Disease Research. This announcement is good news for patients with the plan focusing on five scientific priorities for advancing research and development over the next five years.  The plan builds on the activities of the Department of Health and Human Services Tick-Borne Diseases Working Group, which issued a 2018 report to Congress outlining research recommendations. NIH sought input from the research and medical communities, patient advocacy groups, pharmaceutical industry, and the general public in developing this strategic plan. Read NIH Strategic Plan here....

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