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    7 months ago

    What vaccines can you get for tick diseases?

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      7 months ago

      None right now, but a new vaccine for Lyme disease is looking promising.

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          7 months ago

          It hasn’t been available in the US for decades because of side effects, if I recall correctly. A new one is in the pipeline.

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            7 months ago

            Maybe not the same vaccine, but it’s being administered in Austria all the time without any notable aide effects I’ve ever heard of.

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              A quick Google search seems to indicate that Pfizer’s TicoVac is indeed available in the US. I would wager this is the same one that they’re using in Austria. At least it’s this one they offer in my home country (also European).

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        7 months ago

        For sure I’ve been eyeing that for a while. I’ve even considered getting the canine version lol

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      7 months ago

      TBE vaccine (TicoVac) is the only one I’m aware of, but I guess the necessity would depend on whether or not ticks in your area are known to carry TBE.