Tick-Borne Encephalitis

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection that is on the rise. The disease causes a severe infection of the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to complications such as meningitis. Although rare, it is potentially life-threatening. There is no specific treatment available for TBE and the best way to protect yourself is through vaccination. Those travelling to countries at risk of TBE should consider vaccination.

These high risk areas include:

• Most of Europe – including parts of England
• Russia
• China and Japan

How do we vaccinate against Tick-Borne Encephalitis?

There is a vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis (Ticovac and Ticovac Junior) which is highly effective against TBE.

You will require three doses of the vaccine in total. The primary schedule requires two vaccinations to be given 14 days apart, and a third dose to be given one year later.

The vaccination is suitable for adults and children over the age of one-year-old.