Fact-check: “In 2026 a Lyme disease vaccine was developed”
Verdict: Partly True (72% confidence)
Documented sources in 2026 described an investigational Lyme disease vaccine candidate (PF-07307405/LB6V, formerly VLA15) with Phase 3 topline results and stated plans for regulatory submissions, indicating active late-stage development in 2026. However, the CDC stated in January 2026 that a Lyme disease vaccine was not currently available, and the Phase 3 study record indicated no posted results as of its last update in 2025, so the claim is not supported if “developed” is interpreted as “comp…
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