Recommendations call for vaccine doses to be given in three injections over the course of a year.
Booster shots may be needed over time. Geography and lifestyle should be factored into the decision to take the vaccine. Individuals who are at high risk are those who live, work or play in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic States, particularly along the coastal areas from Maine to Virginia. Dacso noted that no vaccine offers perfect protection so he encourages nature enthusiasts to practice standard preventive measures. This means wearing protective clothing, using tick repellant and removing attached ticks as quickly as possible.