Ticks, Vaccines, and the Uncertain Future of Lyme Disease Prevention The recent surge in Lyme disease cases in England has sparked a renewed focus on prevention methods and treatments.
Public health experts emphasize awareness, testing rates, and outdoor activities as key factors in preventing the spread of the disease.
According to data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), there were 1,168 laboratory confirmed cases of Lyme disease in 2025, a 22% increase from the previous year.