Tick-borne Encephalitis

Vaccine Information

Tick-borne Encephalitis is a viral infection affecting the brain and spinal cord, it is spread by tick bites.

Tick-borne Encephalitis countries at risk

Tick-borne Encephalitis is not found in the UK, but there’s a low risk of getting it in parts of Europe, eastern Russia, East Asia, China and Japan.

Signs and Symptoms

The initial symptoms of Tick-borne Encephalitis can begin anywhere between 2-28 days after being bitten. The infection usually lasts 1-8 days. Sufferers can experience the following common symptoms:

• Fever and Flu like symptoms

• Headaches

• Fatigue

• Nausea

• Muscle pain

Taking precautions from Tick-borne Encephalitis

To reduce the chances of getting the infection, always remember to cover your arms and legs when out in an area where ticks are found.

Prevention

Tick-borne Encephalitis is preventable by having a vaccination, it is 98-99% effective against the European strains and is also thought to be as effective against other strains.