Lyme disease

By mapping the genetic code of Lyme disease bacteria, scientists may have gotten a step closer to figuring out why symptoms persist for months, or even years, in some people.

Bella Hadid is sharing an update on her health amid her treatment for Lyme disease: “As painful as this experience was, the outcome was the most enlightening experience of my life.”

After a mild winter in the U.S., scientists are watching to see if there will be an uptick in ticks this year. More ticks this spring could mean a wider spread of Lyme disease and other infections.

Pfizer and Valneva are conducting a clinical trial for a vaccine, and it is now in phase three. Research is happening in Connecticut, at Stamford Health in Fairfield County.

There are new steps in the fight against Lyme disease. Pfizer and Valneva are conducting a clinical trial for a vaccine, and it is now in phase three. Research is happening in Connecticut, at Stamford Health in Fairfield County. About 6,000 people across the globe are taking part in the study, and that includes 20 at Stamford Hospital. “OK, so…

About 20 people from Connecticut are participating in a trial relating to the release of a Lyme Disease vaccine.

Now entering late-stage clinical trials, the vaccine could be approved as soon as 2025.

Pfizer has begun clinical trials for a Lyme Disease vaccine.

Lyme is a growing problem, with cases rising and warming weather helping ticks expand their habitat.

Ticks are known to spread various diseases through bites, and these are the recommendations from the CDC to prevent them.