By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, July 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Most folks diagnosed with Lyme disease aren’t getting the follow-up care they need, a new study says.

Lyme disease is not contagious. To become infected with the bacteria, a person must have been bitten by a tick that is infected with the bacteria.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, Lyme Disease cases typically spike in the month of May. ... "And it was literally like the cartoon, the lightbulb going off," she said.

A Lyme disease vaccine could be available soon, Axios reports. Earlier this month, Moderna announced two new development candidates for mRNA vaccines against Lyme disease. Pfizer and Valneva also ...

Lyme disease symptoms in dogs. Your dog might seem like they’re walking on eggshells. They also might have a fever and enlarged lymph nodes. Plus, they might seem tired.