💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Are you tick aware? Please read and share to prevent cases of #Lymedisease by raising awareness of the importance of tick bite prevention in Scotland and the UK.

Find out how to prevent tick bites: www.holidayscottishhighlands.co.uk/lyme-disease...

#BeTickAware #TickBitePreventionWeek

🚨 Tick Check Time! 🚨

After spending time outdoors, it’s crucial to do a thorough tick check on yourself, your family, and your pets. These tiny hitchhikers love to hide in warm, moist places.

#BeTickAware #TickBitePrevention #TickBitePreventionWeek #TickBites #LymeDisease

🪲 Don’t let ticks catch you by surprise!

💡 Prevention is everything! Watch, save, and share to your stories so we can flood the internet with tick awareness. Cute graphics, serious message!

#TickBiteAwareness #BeTickAware #TickBites #LymeDisease #TickkBitePreventionWeek

Found my first March tick today, nestled under my wedding ring! Presumably from a Red Deer heavy site near Stirling at the weekend 😫 #betickaware #climatechange bsky.app/profile/lyme...

Hand pointing at a small tick on light blue fabric, with text advising to check skin and clothing for ticks after outdoor activities.

It’s #TickBitePreventionWeek 🌳

Ticks can bite and spread Lyme disease. Reduce your risk with insect repellent, long sleeves/trousers and a skin check after spending time outdoors.

For more information, visit NHS inform 🔽

nhsinform.scot/tick-bites

#BeTickAware

I didn't used to expect ticks until May but had huge numbers on me in Cambs woodland this weekend. It's been -2C at night and only 13C by day. This hazard for early spring fieldwork is pretty new, not something I worried about in March. Affects fieldwork approach and precautions needed. #BeTickAware

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Did you know there’s a national Tick Surveillance Scheme in the UK you can take part in?

Learn more here - gov.uk/guidance/tic...

#TickAwareness #TickSurveillance #LymeDisease #UKHealth #BeTickAware

Light Up For Lyme 2026 - Lyme Disease UK Light Up For Lyme shines a spotlight on Lyme Disease each May, as iconic landmarks turn green to raise awareness.

Lyme Disease Awareness Month will soon be here, and our Light Up For Lyme 2026 campaign is getting ready to shine! 💚

Here’s a look at all the confirmed landmarks and buildings lighting up this May.

Visit lymediseaseuk.com/light-up-for...

#LightUpForLyme #BeTickAware

With the help of our incredible patient community and supporters, the Be Tick Aware campaign delivers a month-long effort to raise awareness about tick bites and how to prevent Lyme disease.

💚 Donate today: lymediseaseuk.enthuse.com/cf/betickaware

#BeTickAware #LymeDiseaseAwareness

🕷 Tick Bite Prevention Week is fast approaching!

💚 Let’s make this week count! More details on how to get involved and spread awareness here: lymediseaseuk.com/get-ready-fo...

#TickBitePreventionWeek #LymeDiseaseAwareness #BeTickAware #LDUK

Nearly 400 of you shared this last year… let’s smash it in 2026!

Here’s a tick hiding under someone’s toe - tiny, sneaky, and easily missed. That’s why checking everywhere is so important.

Where’s the sneakiest place YOU’ve ever found a tick? 👀

#LymeDiseaseUK #BeTickAware

Did you know the @ukhsa.bsky.social monitors ticks to track where they live, how they spread, and the risks they pose? If you find a tick on yourself, a pet, or elsewhere, you can help by sending it in.

Every tick counts 👉 gov.uk/guidance/tic...

#BeTickAware #TickAwareness

😲 Bitten by a tick? Act smart, not panicked.

Remove it safely (no oil, heat, fingers, or blunt tweezers). Use a tick tool or fine thread.

Clean the bite, check your body & pets, and monitor for symptoms or a spreading rash.

More 👉 lymediseaseuk.com/help-ive-bee...

#BeTickAware

👀 From ankles to shoulders, and everywhere in between, ticks don’t discriminate. These are real bites from our community.

Where have you been bitten?

🕷 Make tick checks a habit.

#BeTickAware #TickBites #Lymedisease

Found a tick? You can help @ukhsa.bsky.social track tick species and map their spread across the UK. Every sample improves understanding and public health.

Learn how to remove and submit ticks safely: gov.uk/guidance/tic...

#TickAwareness #TickSurveillance #LymeDisease #BeTickAware

N.S. woman highlights barriers in getting help for Lyme disease | CBC News A Nova Scotia woman who has had two bouts of Lyme disease says it can be difficult to spot — even if you have previous experience with it.

Same issues we have been having for over 20 years (much longer unfortunately). What can be done and when? #BeTickAware www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Over 70,000 members backed clearer tick awareness at National Trust sites - a long-overdue, sensible step to help prevent infections and keep visitors safe.

Read more: nationaltrust.org.uk/services/med...

#NationalTrust #Lymedisease #BeTickAware

Why Lyme disease could be coming to a park near you Lyme disease, which can cause heart and brain problems, isn't just a risk in rural areas - it's also found in urban parks

We’re grateful to @theipaper.com for raising awareness of the growing presence of ticks in urban environments and the risks they pose.

📰 Read the full article: inews.co.uk/news/why-lym...

#LymeDiseaseUK #TickAwareness #BeTickAware #ChronicIllness #LymeDisease

Test a tick, get answers: Tulane student-founded startup develops rapid Lyme test Tulane University News and Press Releases

Hopefully this will work. What an achievement if it does. news.tulane.edu/news/how-doe... #BeTickAware

Acadia University - Good news breeds more good news (and ticks): Acadia to establish Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre When Acadia University researcher Dr. Nicoletta Faraone and her team made headlines and social media buzz this spring with their tick research breakthroughs, they garnered something greater than likes and clicks — they inspired a remarkable act of generosity. Impressed by her work, Peter and Susan Gordon of Ontario have donated $755,000 to support the creation of the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre (CTRIC) at Acadia, the first facility of its kind in Canada.

Exciting news - www2.acadiau.ca/about-acadia... #BeTickAware

How to prevent tick bites in dogs | Countryfile.com Veterinary surgeon Hannah Godfrey explains all you need to know about tick bites in dogs, including symptoms of tick-borne diseases

We came across this excellent guide from Countryfile on how to prevent tick bites in dogs - vital reading for any dog owner.

countryfile.com/animals/pets...

#Lymedisease #Betickaware #tickbites #Countryfile

Heading outdoors this half term?

💚 Stay #BeTickAware: use repellent, stick to paths, tuck trousers into socks, wear light clothes, check for ticks, remove any carefully, and monitor for symptoms.

#LDUK #LymeDisease

The @ukhsa.bsky.social monitors ticks to track their distribution, seasonality & diversity.

Found a tick on yourself or a pet? Send it in to help research!

Learn how: gov.uk/guidance/tic...

#BeTickAware #TickSurveillance #LymeDisease

💡 If you have an EM rash, no test is needed - start treatment immediately. Blood tests (ELISA → Western blot) can miss Lyme early on, so symptoms & history matter too.

👉 lymediseaseuk.com/lyme-disease...

#LymeDisease #LymeDiseaseTesting #BeTickAware

If you're out enjoying the outdoors this weekend, remember to #BeTickAware. Here are some things you can look out for and do to avoid being bitten.

Read more here: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/w...

#BeTickAware #BeLymeAware

Help track UK ticks! Found one on yourself or a pet? Send it in to support research on tick populations, distribution, and species diversity. Every sample counts.

Learn how: gov.uk/guidance/tic...

#TickAwareness #TickSurveillance #LymeDisease #BeTickAware

Prompt, safe tick removal prevents Lyme disease. 🕷️ Carry a Tick Twister® - safe, quick, painless, and comes in 3 sizes. Portable ClipBox design keeps it handy on keyrings or backpacks. 💚

Order here: lymediseaseuk.com/order-tick-t...

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Learn all about tick bites & Lyme disease in our short webinar - perfect for sharing with family, staff, schools & youth groups.

Quick to watch, vital to know.

vimeo.com/1079007823

#LymeDisease #BeTickAware

Wild walk today! Walking through a birch and oak woodland in Scottish Highlands. I always lint roller my clothes & boots at end of walk, today 4 ticks - 3 small, 1 large. Lyme disease is a horrible condition. Several friends been affected. #BeTickAware 🙏🏻