LymeRix Not Available
Vaccines and Preventable Diseases:
Lyme Disease Vaccination
Lyme Disease Vaccination
Lyme disease (LD) is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. The vaccine for Lyme disease is no longer available. It was discontinued by the manufacturer in 2002, citing low demand.
People who were previously vaccinated with the LD vaccine are no longer protected. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics. Steps to prevent Lyme disease include using insect repellent, removing ticks promptly, landscaping, and integrated pest management. More...
Information Here- http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/lyme/default.htm#vacc