Infectious Disease Clinics of North America volume 22, issue 3, P381-396 2008 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2008.03.007 View full text
Abstract: Summary Prevention is the best method for avoiding potentially serious complications of Lyme disease. In this chapter, we will discuss preventative measures that can be employed by individuals and/or communities. Among the topics discussed are personal protective measures, tick reduction, reservoir reduction and vaccination. Additionally, new preventative measures that are in development including new Lyme disease vaccines, anti-tick vaccines and reservoir-targeted vaccination are discussed.
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