Question 1

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 2

why was lymerix taken off the market?

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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 3

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Lymerix vaccine: Lymerix vaccine was withdrawn from the market due to several cases of serious side effects in early 2000s.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

who should get the lyme vaccine?

Accepted Answer

No one (unavailable): The lyme vaccine was taken off the market in february 2002 (after being introduced in 12/98) due to poor sales and controversy regarding its safety. There is research being done on new vaccines and a safe vaccine would be a good idea for many people who live in areas where lyme disease is common.

Question 6

can i get lyme vaccine and go into the woods the same day?

Accepted Answer

No.: You can't even get vaccinated in the first place.  The vaccine for lyme disease is no longer available. It was discontinued by the manufacturer in 2002, citing low demand. People who were previously vaccinated are no longer protected. Most cases of lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics, however, as long as it is caught in time.

Question 7

any serious lyme vaccine-side effect?

Accepted Answer

Yes-so serious that:: The side effects of the lyme disease vaccine were so serious that it was withdrawn from the market in 2002. While only a small percentage developed serious side effects like arthritis and flu-like symptoms and it is not clear to what extent they were caused by the vaccine, t here were class-action lawsuits& bad publicity, sales plummeted and the manufacturer withdrew it from the market.

Question 8

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).

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i need a refill on my medication?

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i need refills on my medications?

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