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Re:Reducing tick density along recreational trails in Ottawa... by SoftTalker on Saturday June 27, 2026 @02:38PM (#48700604)
Typically because it's rare enough that the cost/side-effect risk of the vaccine isn't judged to be worth it.

Humans generally aren't vaccinated for Rabies either, unless you are e.g. a veterinarian who might have a higher chance of exposure to it.

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Re:Reducing tick density along recreational trails in Ottawa... by mantas on Sunday June 28, 2026 @07:32AM (#48706442)
Encephalitis is much more rare, but it's much worse than lyme. And there's a stab for it. Meanwhile Lyme is much more common, but much simplier to treat. Which is basically „take antibiotics or 3 to 21 days“ depending on how long it's been since the bite.
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Re:Reducing tick density along recreational trails in Ottawa... by ipsento606 on Sunday June 28, 2026 @10:01AM (#48707322)
What is an "encephalitis stab"?
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Re:Reducing tick density along recreational trails in Ottawa... by mantas on Sunday June 28, 2026 @12:35PM (#48708945)
In my whereabouts tick-born encephalitis is a much bigger issue. But thankfully vaccine for it exists.
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