Question 1

what is the definition or description of: lyme vaccine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Lyme Vaccine Allergy: Allergy is the immune system's over-reaction to various stimuli(antigens), and can occur rarely with any vaccine. Allergic reaction can range in severity from mild(hives) to life-threatening(anaphylaxis).

Question 2

is lymerix available to anyone ?

Accepted Answer

No: Lymerix is a vaccine developed to prevent lyme disease. Galaxosmithkline withdrew the vaccine from the market in 2002 for a variety of reasons (economic & consumer complaints). The vaccine was very effective but many consumers complained of a varitey of symptoms after being vaccinated.The fda and cdc investigated, finding the vaccine was not the cause, nonetheless consumers didn't want the vaccine.

Question 3

why was lymerix taken off the market?

Accepted Answer

Lymerix: According to the official announcement by the manufacturer, glaxo smith kline, the reason this vaccine was taken off the market was due to lack of enough consumer demand to justify producing the vaccine.

Question 4

i was vaccinated with lymerix years ago.  am i still immune?

Accepted Answer

Unkown: Lymerix, a vaccine to prevent lyme disease, was a 3-dose vaccine given over a 12 month period. At this point in time, no one knows how long the immunity will last. The vaccine is no longer avaialbe so a booster shot is not possible. When walking or hiking in brush and wooded areas wear a reliable insect repellent : 30% deet or 20% picardin.  See your doctor if you develop a rash around a tick bite.

Question 5

what happen to the lymerix vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Lymerix vaccine: Lymerix vaccine was withdrawn from the market due to several cases of serious side effects in early 2000s.

Question 6

how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

Question 7

is there a blood test to determine drug allergies?

Accepted Answer

What is the context: Depends on what you are looking for. No simple test. There are specific tests for certain things (penicillin).  There are a few tests done to determine if an individual can tolerate a certain med (G6PD). Mostly, though, it comes down to trial of a med and knowledge  of what to look for. For example if you get a cough with ACE inhib (lisinopril) your DR will change you to ARB (valsartan)

Question 8

can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: Having a drug allergy is only a problem if you are exposed to the  drug. If there is a severe drug allergy during pregnancy there is a potential for a problem. Avoid the drug to which you are allergic.

Question 9

my mom said i was allergic to sulfa drugs as a child, so could i have outgrown this allergy 20 years later?

Accepted Answer

Immune tolerance: Allergy to sulfa drugs are not known to be commonly outgrown, however it is possible through mechanisms of immune tolerance. According to the reaction in childhood, your doctor might design the appropriate test that has the least risk of a severe reaction.

Question 10

what r chances an adult w/no known food allergies will develp one? does having drug allergies increase a person's chances?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It is possible for a person to develop a food or medication allergy at any time in their life. Drug allergies do not usually correspond to food allergies or visa versa. There are some plant allergies that correspond to food allergies, however.

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