Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection known for causing severe neurological illness. While the primary mode of transmission is through the bite of an infected tick, there is also a risk associated with consuming unpasteurised dairy products from infected animals. Ticks carrying the infection are predominantly found in rural areas, including forests, woods, grasslands, riverside meadows, marshes, brushwood, and scrublands in central, northern, and eastern Europe, Siberia, parts of Asia, and certain regions in the UK. The TBE vaccine is not available through the NHS, so please confirm availability before booking.
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Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection known for causing severe neurological illness. It is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected tick, with an additional risk from consuming unpasteurised dairy products from infected animals. Infected ticks are predominantly found in rural areas such as forests, woods, grasslands, riverside meadows, marshes, and scrublands in central, northern, and eastern Europe, Siberia, parts of Asia, and certain regions in the UK.
The TBE vaccine is not available through the NHS. Please confirm availability with us before making any travel arrangements.