[at-l] lyme disease

[Cheryl & Ron <hikers@javanet.com>]

for info on Lymerix see  http://www.lymerix.com

>From the brochure Q & A

What is LYMErix?
LYMErix is a new genetically engineered vaccine that prvents Lyme
disease by killing the bacterium that causes infection. LYMErix contains
a protein called OspA absorbed onto aluminum hydroxide.

How does LYMErix work?
After your first dose of LYMErix, your body's immune system should begin
to produce the antibodies needed to attack the germ that causes Lyme
disease, Borrelia burgdorferi. When a tick bites you and draws ablood
meal, it ingests these antibodies present in the blood. If that tick is
infected with the organism that causes Lyme disease, your antibodies
will kill tose Borrelia burgdoferi germs "inside of the tick" and
prevent them from ever entering your body.

Ron
The Solemates

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