Travel Vaccination

Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine

Protection against a viral infection spread by ticks across forested Europe and Asia.

What is tick-borne encephalitis, and where does it occur?

Tick-borne encephalitis, or TBE, is a viral infection spread through the bite of infected ticks, usually picked up during outdoor activity in forested or rural areas. Most infections are mild, but the virus can occasionally cause serious inflammation of the brain.

Risk is concentrated in forested and rural regions across parts of Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe, as well as parts of Russia and East Asia, and tends to peak during spring and summer when ticks are most active.

Who should consider this vaccine?

Hikers, campers, and outdoor travellers

Spending significant time in forested or rural settings.

Those visiting rural or forested risk areas

Particularly across Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe.

Travellers visiting during spring and summer

When tick activity, and therefore risk, is at its highest.

Long-stay travellers spending time outdoors

Extended exposure in higher-risk countryside.

The vaccine at a glance

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Multi-Dose Course

A primary course of two to three doses.

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Accelerated Option Available

A faster schedule can suit last-minute travel plans.

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Booster Available

Extends protection for future trips to risk areas.

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Works Alongside Tick Checks

Best combined with checking for and removing ticks promptly.

Building your protection: what to expect

1. Book a consultation and itinerary review

We'll assess how much time you'll spend outdoors in risk areas.

2. Receive your first dose

The start of your primary course.

3. Complete the remaining doses

Spaced according to a standard or accelerated schedule.

4. Travel with confidence

Continuing to check for ticks throughout your trip.

Questions about the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine

Do I need this for a city break?

Usually not. It's mainly recommended for rural, forested, or outdoor-heavy itineraries in risk regions.

How long does the course take?

This depends on the schedule chosen, standard or accelerated, so ask during your consultation for timing that suits your trip.

Do I still need to check for ticks?

Yes, prompt tick removal remains important alongside vaccination.

Can I get a booster for a future trip?

Yes, a booster is available for travellers returning to risk regions.

Ready to protect your outdoor adventure?

Book your consultation or vaccine appointment in a couple of minutes.