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indianexpress.comscience12 days ago
Pfizer and Valneva Plan Lyme Vaccine Filing Despite Missed Trial Goal
Pfizer and Valneva announced this spring plans to seek regulatory approval for a Lyme disease vaccine. Interviews with hunters show mixed interest depending on safety data and personal risk.
focustaiwan.twscience43 days ago
CDC Advises Tick Bite Prevention to Reduce Lyme Disease Risk
The agency states that preventing tick bites remains the primary method to avoid Lyme disease. Guidance covers repellent use, clothing, and yard maintenance for people spending time outdoors.
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thenation.comscience49 days ago
Lyme Disease Cases in England Rise 22 Percent in 2025
Laboratory-confirmed Lyme disease cases in England increased from 959 in 2024 to 1,168 in 2025. Public health data also recorded two probable cases of tick-borne encephalitis.
medinform.jmir.orgworld74 days ago
US Experiences Early Tick Season with High Emergency Room Visits for Bites
An early tick season is underway across the United States, with emergency room visits for tick bites at the highest levels for this time of year since 2017, according to CDC data. Experts noted increased risks for tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. Public health officials…
The Boston Globeworld91 days ago
Tick Season Begins in Massachusetts with Slower Start Due to Cool Spring
Ticks in Massachusetts are emerging more slowly this spring due to cooler temperatures, but they remain active from April to August. The blacklegged tick transmits Lyme disease and other illnesses, with around 10,000 cases reported annually. Health officials recommend repellents…
Newsweekworld94 days ago
Stray Dog Found with Infections in Wisconsin Shelter After Owner Declines Reclaim
A 3-year-old cattle dog mix named Kayla was brought to the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter in Wisconsin as a stray on March 15. The shelter identified infections including Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and a urinary tract infection after the mandatory hold period ended. The previous…