LivLymeFoundation
@liv_lyme
Started by Olivia when she was 12 to help kids who cannot afford Lyme drugs & to find a cure. Her apps TickTracker & LongHaulTracker & book “But She Looks Fine”
🌊 DID YOU KNOW? The Lone Star tick can survive underwater for over 2 months! 😱 That means swimming, rain, or even flooding won’t stop them. Ticks are tougher than you think — and staying informed is your best defense. Protect yourself, your family, and your pets. 🧠 Learn…
📱 No matter the disease, tracking your symptoms matters. Whether you’re navigating Lyme, long COVID, autoimmune issues, or other chronic conditions, the Longhaul Tracker app helps you clearly communicate what you’re going through — in real time. ✅ Log your symptoms 📊 Spot…
📣 TICK ALERT! 📍 We need YOUR help to track and report ticks across the country! Every tick sighting helps scientists, public health officials, and families stay safe and informed. ✅ Download the FREE TickTracker app today 📲 Available on Google Play and the App Store 📡 Log…
🎥 BIG NEWS! 🎥 The 2025 LivLyme Scientific Summit speaker videos are now LIVE — and they’re completely FREE to watch! Hear from top scientists, physicians, and advocates as they share the latest research, breakthroughs, and hope in the fight against Lyme and tick-borne…
🇺🇸🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🎆🇺🇸 Wishing you a safe, joyful, and tick-free Independence Day from all of us at LivLyme Foundation and TickTracker! As you enjoy the great outdoors today, don’t forget to protect yourself and your loved ones from ticks. Download the free…
💚 That’s a wrap on Lyme Disease Awareness Month! 💚 From coast-to-coast events to powerful stories, green ribbons, advocacy, and community-driven impact — May was a month of hope, education, and action. We honor the fighters. We remembered the ones we’ve lost. We…
As Lyme Disease Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re left with one urgent truth: Do you know how many people have Lyme disease? You don’t. No one does. That’s the problem. We can’t solve what we don’t count. Underreporting, misdiagnosis, and outdated surveillance systems…
Last week, Olivia and her research partner Christian Santos were selected as 1 of only 30 undergraduate teams (out of 200) to present at the Undergraduate Research Symposium hosted by the Ozcan, Di Carlo, and Garner Labs at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA—supported…
🚨 200 children. Every. Single. Day. That’s 4 school buses full of kids diagnosed with Lyme disease daily—and most are too sick to attend school, play with friends, or just be kids. 💔 Lyme disease is not rare. It’s a growing crisis stealing childhoods. 📲 Learn the signs.…
Did you know? Lyme disease has been around for over 3,000 years! The 3,300-year-old European mummy known as Ötzi tested positive for Lyme disease, according to research from the University of Toronto. That means this ancient illness has been affecting humans since the Bronze…
Tick bites don’t always look the same. Did you know? A bull’s-eye rash is just one of many possible reactions to a tick bite. You might see solid spreading rashes, ulcers, or even spotted rashes. Stay alert. Know what to look for and track any symptoms early. Learn more and…
This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. Did you know? The U.S. Military now requires all issued uniforms to be treated with Permethrin to protect service members from tick-borne diseases—an invisible threat many face during…
Headed to a National Park? Don’t forget one of the most important steps in outdoor safety—check for ticks! Ticks can carry serious diseases like Lyme and Bartonella. A quick tick check can protect your health and your adventure. Download the free @TicktrackerAPP and stay safe on…
Think you’re safe from ticks in the water? Think again. The Lone Star tick can survive underwater for over 2 months! Ticks are tougher—and trickier—than you think. Stay protected, stay informed. Learn more: livlymefoundation.org ticktracker.com #TickTracker…
Think you’re safe from ticks in the water? Think again. The Lone Star tick can survive underwater for over 2 months! Ticks are tougher—and trickier—than you think. Stay protected, stay informed. Learn more: livlymefoundation.org ticktracker.com #TickTracker…
Think you’re safe from ticks in the water? Think again. The Lone Star tick can survive underwater for over 2 months! Ticks are tougher—and trickier—than you think. Stay protected, stay informed. Learn more: livlymefoundation.org ticktracker.com #TickTracker…
Beluga whales off the coast of Washington state have tested positive for Bartonella—a bacteria also linked to tick-borne illness in humans. This shocking discovery, reported by NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, raises urgent questions about how far these pathogens can…
Pregnant or planning to be? Lyme disease can seriously affect both mom and baby. According to the CDC, untreated Lyme during pregnancy can lead to infection of the placenta and “possible” transmission to the fetus. If you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or have been bitten by…
Think that tiny speck of dirt is harmless? Think again. The tick on the right is a nymph — and it’s just as dangerous as the larger adult tick next to it. Nymph ticks are easy to miss but can transmit Lyme and other tick-borne diseases just as easily. Stay aware. Stay protected.…
