Lyme disease vaccines

Article Abstract:

The approval of two Lyme disease vaccines may cause tremendous demand for the vaccines. The vaccines, LYMErix by SmithKline Beecham and Imulyme by Pasteur Merieux Connaught, were awaiting FDA approval in 1998. They are very effective in producing protective antibodies against the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease. However, many people are at low risk of Lyme disease because they do not live in areas where the disease is prevalent. In addition, the infection is easily curable if detected early. The vaccines have not been tested in children, they are expensive, and frequent booster shots may be necessary.

Product information, Product introduction, Prevention, SmithKline Beecham Corp. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Lyme disease, Bacterial vaccines

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Cost-effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccine for people 50 through 64 years of age

Article Abstract:

Giving the pneumococcal vaccine to some people 50 years old and older can actually save money, according to a computer simulation. African-Americans and smokers have an especially high risk of getting pneumococcal infection, which is a serious bacterial infection. For other low-risk groups, pneumococcal vaccination would cost money, but it is still relatively cheap compared to other preventive services.

Economic aspects, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Cost benefit analysis

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A need to update and revise the pneumococcal vaccine recommendations for adults

Article Abstract:

All Americans 50 years old and older should consider being vaccinated against pneumococcal infections and should be re-vaccinated every five to ten years. This is especially true if they are African-American and smoke. Pneumococcal infection is a serious bacterial infection. The influenza vaccine can be given at the same time as the pneumococcal vaccine.

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