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The Lyme disease vaccine was discontinued in the US due to low demand and financial concerns for the manufacturer. Issues surrounding vaccine safety also played a role in the decision to stop its production and distribution.

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Who is the actress or spokeswoman in the AARP Lyme Disease television commercial?

Isn't it Angela Kinsey from The Office? Haven't a clue. But she's really good. She's pale, frail, skinny and weak. She's got Lyme Disease down. Too bad those of us with Chronic Lyme Disease don't get any respect.


What states can you catch lyme disease?

Lyme disease is most commonly reported in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central regions of the United States. States with a high incidence of Lyme disease include Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. However, cases have been reported in nearly all states in the U.S.


How do horses get Lyme disease?

Yes. Talk to a Veterinarian about giving the Lyme disease vaccine to your dog as a preventive measure, there are some who believe it may be effective and others who do not. It is not necessary except in certain areas of the US, so speak to a Vet about its use. Symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs include: # High fever # Swollen lymph nodes # Lameness # Loss of appetite # Inflamed joints # Lethargy Dogs get Lyme disease from very small deer ticks that carry the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease. Preventive tick repellents and systemic medicines that provide protection against ticks should be used for dogs in areas where these ticks carrying the bacteria are found such as dogs along the Atlantic coast, those in New England states, in Oregon and California, and some Midwestern states. Treatment for infected dogs is usually antibiotics or antimicrobial agents.


Is Lyme disease contagious?

Depending on how you mean, yes and no, and undecided. Lyme disease is considered an 'infectious disease', because it is transmitted by the bite of a tick. It can also be passed invitro (mother to infant) in humans, and early signs are beginning to show that it could also be sexually transmitted. Because the bacteria is constantly changing to fit the world it lives it (us!), the development of Lyme disease as a sexual transmitted disease is a very real possibility in the near future. Many partners of people with Lyme disease have developed the disease, and most Lyme literate doctors believe this is the case. So yah, its infectious. and very dangerous.


What is bcg?

BCG, or bacille Calmette-Guerin, is a vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) disease. This vaccine is not commonly given in the US. Previously a routine childhood vaccine in the UK, since it is no longer routine there have been several outbreaks. For more information, see the related link.

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Who is the actress or spokeswoman in the AARP Lyme Disease television commercial?

Isn't it Angela Kinsey from The Office? Haven't a clue. But she's really good. She's pale, frail, skinny and weak. She's got Lyme Disease down. Too bad those of us with Chronic Lyme Disease don't get any respect.


Can Lyme disease cause Bell's Palsy?

Yes, Lyme disease can cause Bell's palsy in some cases. This occurs when the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease affects the facial nerve, leading to facial paralysis similar to that seen in Bell's palsy. Early diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease can help prevent complications like Bell's palsy.


A vaccine to prevent what terrible disease was invented in the US in 1952?

POLIO


Where was lyme disease first reported in the US?

It was first described in 1977 and the microbe was identified in 1982.


What states can you catch lyme disease?

Lyme disease is most commonly reported in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central regions of the United States. States with a high incidence of Lyme disease include Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. However, cases have been reported in nearly all states in the U.S.


How do horses get Lyme disease?

Yes. Talk to a Veterinarian about giving the Lyme disease vaccine to your dog as a preventive measure, there are some who believe it may be effective and others who do not. It is not necessary except in certain areas of the US, so speak to a Vet about its use. Symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs include: # High fever # Swollen lymph nodes # Lameness # Loss of appetite # Inflamed joints # Lethargy Dogs get Lyme disease from very small deer ticks that carry the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease. Preventive tick repellents and systemic medicines that provide protection against ticks should be used for dogs in areas where these ticks carrying the bacteria are found such as dogs along the Atlantic coast, those in New England states, in Oregon and California, and some Midwestern states. Treatment for infected dogs is usually antibiotics or antimicrobial agents.


Is Lyme disease contagious?

Depending on how you mean, yes and no, and undecided. Lyme disease is considered an 'infectious disease', because it is transmitted by the bite of a tick. It can also be passed invitro (mother to infant) in humans, and early signs are beginning to show that it could also be sexually transmitted. Because the bacteria is constantly changing to fit the world it lives it (us!), the development of Lyme disease as a sexual transmitted disease is a very real possibility in the near future. Many partners of people with Lyme disease have developed the disease, and most Lyme literate doctors believe this is the case. So yah, its infectious. and very dangerous.


What disease does DTP meant to prevent?

DTP is a vaccine which inoculates us against diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus


How many cases of Lyme Disease are reported each year in the US?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there were 28,921 confirmed cases of Lyme Disease in the United States in 2008. This was a 5% increase on 2007. Please note that 2008 was the last year the CDC provided data for as of February, 2010 however the related links should be checked for updated information.


What is the fastest growing chronic disease in America today?

Alzheimer's may be growing, but it is hardly an infectious disease! You can't catch it from anyone. The common cold is the most infectious disease by far, but lyme disease is one of the fastest growing diseases in the US according to the CDC.


What are the harmful animals and what are the diseases that they bring to us?

If an animal carries a disease, it can be transmitted to a human through saliva, bite or scratches. These diseases include: avian influenza, rabies, E. coli, giardiasis, lyme disease and many more.


Is Lyme disease transmittable?

Chlamydia is a communicable disease. It's spread by intimate contact with an infected person, such as oral, anal, or vaginal sex; genital-genital contact; sharing sex toys; and birth to an infected mother. There are over 1.4 million reported cases of chlamydia in the US annually, and over 100 million cases worldwide each year.