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Lyme Disease Prevention and Control

Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. There are several approaches you and your family can use to prevent and control Lyme disease.

 
bullet Use repellent, tick checks, and other simple measures to prevent tick bites

 
bullet Control ticks around your home and in your community

 
bullet Ask your doctor if taking antibiotics after tick bite is right for you

 
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Learn the early signs of tick-borne illness

 
 
A Lyme disease vaccine is no longer available. The vaccine manufacturer discontinued production in 2002, citing insufficient consumer demand. Protection provided by this vaccine diminishes over time. Therefore, if you received the Lyme disease vaccine before 2002, you are probably no longer protected against Lyme disease.


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