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Scientists develop game-changing vaccine against Lyme disease ticks
(www.newsweek.com)
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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%20most%20cases%20of%20Lyme,months%20after%20they%20finish%20treatment.