Question 1

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

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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 ?

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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?

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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 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?

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Lymerix vaccine: Lymerix vaccine was withdrawn from the market due to several cases of serious side effects in early 2000s.

Question 6

what can i do for a medicine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Stop taking it: If it is an extreme necessity, and there are no alternatives, and you don&#x27;t know whether this an allergic reaction or an adverse drug reaction (side effect), see an allergist/immunologist for evaluation and possible desensitization to the said drug for treatment of a particular disease episode, good luck

Question 7

what is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

Accepted Answer

Various Options: Daily steroid or antihistamines nasal sprays (fluticasone, azelastine) are helpful. Determining exactly what you could be sensitized to in order to practice appropriate avoidance measures is also important. If medications and avoidance are not effective or not feasible allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be an option as well. Other meds include Sudafed, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) Afrin, oral antihistamines

Question 8

i had allergy today , was it due to any of my medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Could be!: Without understanding the circumstances and the type of reaction, it is impossible to answer the question. If you started the new medicine, and experienced a reaction, it could be due to allergy to the medication.

Question 9

i'm curious as to what is the best medicine to cure allergy?

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No cure yet, but...: Allergy shots (allergen immunotherapy) is currently the only treatment that is disease modifiying, meaning it can change how the body responds to exposure to allergens.  It is "natural" and long lasting effects carry on after shots are stopped. It works for most, but not all people.  Closest thing to a cure so far..... For more read my blog at: http://www.Familyallergyasthmacare.Com/2013/03/its-no.

Question 10

what is the best otc allergy medicine?

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OTC Allergy: Not fair. Truly, it is trial-and-error. What works best for you might not work best for someone else. Loratadine is the weakest binding non-sedating antihistamine; Cetirizine is the strongest binding non-sedating antihistamine. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works better than both but it makes people sleepy.

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