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Lyme Disease : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Protective Clothing
  • Tuck Long Pants Into Socks
  • Check Yourself Frequently for Ticks

Prevention Overview Articles

Lyme disease
When walking or hiking in wooded or grassy areas:Spray all exposed skin and your clothing with insect repellant (spray outdoors only, do not use on face, use just enough to cover all other exposed skin, don't spray under clothing, don't apply over...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 17, 2009
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a vector-borne disease, meaning that it is transmitted from one host to another by a carrier—called a vector—that transmits but does not become infected with the disease. In the United States, the deer tick in the genus...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Lyme Disease
A vaccine for Lyme disease known as LYMErix was available from 1998 to 2002, when it was removed from the United States market. The decision was influenced by reports that LYMErix may be responsible for neurologic complications in vaccinated patie...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Prevention Articles

Bug repellent safety
Insect repellent safetyThe safest bug repellent is proper clothing. Wear a full-brimmed hat to protect your head and the back of your neck.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 26, 2009
Lyme disease
Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease spread through a tick bite.This article offers a general overview on Lyme disease. For specific information see:.Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi( B. burgdorferi).
Source:ADAM
Date:March 17, 2009
Lyme Disease
Detailed information on Lyme disease, including ticks that transmit Lyme disease, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
Lyme Disease
Detailed information on Lyme disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
Lyme Disease
Detailed information on Lyme disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
Lyme Disease
Detailed information on Lyme disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
Lyme Disease
Detailed information on Lyme disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
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