"Our Dogs Can Get Lyme Vaccines And We (Still) Can't. When Might We?"

"That’s because we used to have a vaccine for Lyme, called LYMErix, but it was pulled from the market. Now, the only family member who can get a Lyme vaccine is your dog."

What a shame. Given how and where I ride my mountain bike, I frequently discover ticks on me post-ride. I'd gladly pay the $150 fee for the vaccination to reduce my chances of getting Lyme.

Our Dogs Can Get Lyme Vaccines And We (Still) Can't. When Might We?

New vaccines or antibodies against Lyme disease in humans won't be available for several years at best, but at least there are projects underway, including clinical trials that began this year.

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