Lyme Disease — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

May 8

3 min read

8 Zoonotic Diseases are Causing Concern in the USA

60% of infectious diseases in people are illnesses spread between animals and people

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 22

5 min read

Asian Longhorned Ticks Are New And Spreading Fast

Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks can spread Borrelia bacteria which can cause Lyme disease

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 15

3 min read

Lyme Disease Vaccine Update in Washington DC

Valneva Lyme vaccine candidate VLA15 is being evaluated for individuals at risk above 2 years of age living in endemic areas

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 31

4 min read

Lyme Disease Vaccine Candidate Reports Study Data

Valneva’s VLA15 reports positive initial booster data and final Phase 1 study data for its Lyme Disease vaccine candidate

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 15

4 min read

Lone Star Ticks Prefer Women’s Breath

Lone star tick bites can cause ehrlichiosis, Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness (STARI), and Bourbon virus

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