Travel vaccination
Tick-Borne Encephalitis
For forest and rural travel in Central & Eastern Europe
Overview
TBE is a viral infection of the brain spread by tick bites in forested parts of Europe and Asia.
Who needs it
Hikers, campers, and rural workers travelling to endemic areas from spring to autumn.
Dosing schedule
2 doses 1–3 months apart, third dose 5–12 months later.
Common side effects
Sore arm, low-grade fever.
Common destinations
AustriaGermanyCzech RepublicPolandBaltic States