Tick-Borne Encephalitis

What is it?

Tick-borne Encephalitis (TBE)  is spread by tick bites. It is a serious infection of the brain and vaccination is advised for those in risk areas unable to avoid tick bites such as campers, forestry workers and ramblers.

Tick-borne Encephalitis is present in many countries worldwide.There are 3 main subtypes of Tick-borne Encephalitis that are found in the following locations:

• European/Western – Europe to Russia
• Siberian – Urals, Siberia, far Eastern Russia, Finland
• Far Eastern – farEastern Russia, China and Japan

For a map showing countries where Tick-borne Encephalitis is present please visit NathNac

Vaccine Schedule

3 doses – Day 0, 1-3 Months Later and 5- 12 Months Later. Note: 2nd dose can be given at day 14 if rapid protection is required.

Booster – – 3 years after a primary course as above, then every 3-5 years depending on age.

Children – can be given to children aged 1 year and over.

Cost Per Dose
£70.00

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Avoiding Ticks

• Wear long sleeved trousers and clothing. Tuck trousers in your socks.
• Apply an effective insect repellent to skin. DEET insect repellent is recommended
• Treat clothes with an insecticide clothing spray
• Check your body regularly for ticks
• Avoid untreated/ unpasteurised dairy products in countries where TBE is present
• Carry a tick remover so ticks can be safely and easily removed

To purchase insect repellents, clothing spray and tick removers pop into one of our clinic branches.

Watch a video on how to remove ticks safely using a tick remover

 

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