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So how is it that my dog can get a lyme vaccine but we humans can't? Hmm? Hmm? Posts: 386 | From Southeastern PA | Registered: Oct 2007
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There used to be a human vaccine, but it didn't work very well and made a lot of people very sick.
The company claimed it wasn't profitable and withdrew it from the market several years ago.
Some people would make a lot of money if they could develop a new one. That has ramifications for IDSA policy and Lyme politics that affect us negatively.
On the other hand, if a safe and effective one could be developed, it could prevent a lot of human Lyme tragedies.
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- Trust me, you do NOT WANT a lyme vaccine. -
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Pinelady
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And your animals don't either...
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Well my initial reaction was that it's not able to protect my dog. How could it? The understanding is that lyme can be caught and recaught, etc.
Posts: 386 | From Southeastern PA | Registered: Oct 2007
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I for one had Lymerix (all 3 shots). Having been a boy scout in my younger years and having numerous ticks on me, I thought I would be proactive as my 2 young sons reached scouting age. What a mistake that was. And for all I know, I could have had lyme since I was a scout myself.
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