What should be included in health teaching to prevent Lyme disease?
a. Complete the immunization series in early infancy.
b. Wear long sleeves and pants tucked into socks while in wooded areas.
c. Give low-dose antibiotics to the child before exposure.
d. Restrict activities that might lead to exposure for the child.
B
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A Currently there is no vaccine available for Lyme disease. The Lyme disease
vaccine had been approved for persons ages 15 to 70 years; however, was
withdrawn from the market in 1992
B Wearing long sleeves and pants, and tucking the pants into socks keeps ticks on
the clothing and prevents them from hiding on the body.
C Antibiotics are used to treat, not prevent, Lyme disease.
D Children should be allowed to maintain normal growth and development with
activities such as hiking.
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