LYME DISEASE

This study tested whether a new Lyme disease vaccine (VLA15) is safe for healthy children ages 5 to 17. Over 3,500 kids received either the vaccine or a placebo (saltwater shot) and were monitored for about 2 years. The main goal was to check for side effects like pain, redness, …

This study tested a new vaccine (VLA15) to prevent Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness. About 12,500 healthy people aged 5 and older in high-risk areas received either the vaccine or a placebo. The goal was to see if the vaccine safely reduces Lyme disease cases compared to no vac…

This study tested two new mRNA vaccine candidates designed to prevent Lyme disease. It involved 807 healthy adults to see if the vaccines were safe and if they triggered a good immune response against the bacteria that causes Lyme. The study compared different doses of the vaccin…

This study tested a short in-class education program to teach children aged 7-12 how to prevent Lyme disease. The program covered personal protection, early detection, and reducing ticks around homes. Researchers compared Lyme disease cases and prevention behaviors between groups…

This study tested whether clean, lab-bred ticks could find leftover Lyme bacteria in people who had been treated with antibiotics. 45 participants, including those with recent or past Lyme disease and healthy volunteers, had ticks placed on their skin for a few days. The goal was…