What is the role of vaccination in the prevention of Lyme disease?
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What is the role of vaccination in the prevention of Lyme disease?
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@jahana In December 1998, the FDA approved a vaccine (LYMErix Lyme disease vaccine [recombinant OspA]) directed against the outer surface protein A of B burgdorferi, after trials indicated efficacy. In 2002, this vaccine was pulled off the market by the manufacturer because of poor demand. Patients who received this vaccine are no longer protected against Lyme disease, because the vaccine’s effect was not long lasting.