Researchers have developed a way to vaccinate people such that the ticks that cause Lyme disease cannot be colonized by the bacteria that cause the disease.

Scientists develop game-changing vaccine against Lyme disease ticks::Researchers have developed a way to vaccinate people such that the ticks that cause Lyme disease cannot be colonized by the bacteria that cause the disease.

    • @typhonautEnglish
      47•1 year ago

      It’s not all about preventing deaths, it’s also about maintaining quality of life. On top of that, Being able to avoid antibiotics where possible is a good thing for preventing antibiotic resistance. Additionally, preventative medicine is almost always cheaper than treatment.

      • DominusOfMegadeusEnglish
        14•1 year ago

        No no! Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! According to this idiot apparently.

    • @virrEnglish
      10•1 year ago

      This helps other vaccines, like maybe one against lone star tick AGS (causes allergy to red meat)

      Lyme disease can be terrible. Any lessening of human suffering is worthwhile, and poor outcomes are not just fatalities. You can get treatment and still be sick with fatigue, pain, and difficulty thinking for more than 6 months. Not referring to controversial chronic Lyme disease, just CDC’s own statement. https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/postlds/index.html#:~:text=Although most cases of Lyme,months after they finish treatment.

    • @voidMainVoidEnglish
      7•1 year ago

      Just because you have verified sources, that doesn’t mean you have a good argument. I don’t accept your premise.