Vector-Borne Disease Protection
Tick-borne Encephalitis Vaccine UK: Protection for European Trekkers
If you are trekking, camping, or spending extensive time outdoors in rural Europe, the Tick-borne Encephalitis (TBE) vaccine is crucial. Our clinic offers the full course, protecting you against this serious viral infection spread by infected ticks.
Outdoor Safety Essentials
TBE Vaccine: Essential Protection for Outdoorsmen in Rural Europe and Asia
Tick-borne Encephalitis is a viral infection found in many parts of Central and Eastern Europe and Asia. Vaccination is the best defence for high-risk travellers whose itineraries involve extensive outdoor exposure, particularly during the tick season (spring to autumn).
Vaccination Overview
What Your Tick-borne Encephalitis Course Includes
We provide the full TBE course and detailed guidance on exposure risks:
- A clinical risk assessment based on your specific itinerary (e.g., hiking/camping in endemic forests).
- Administration of the two initial doses required for pre-travel protection.
- Advice on the standard schedule (second dose 1-3 months after the first) and the final long-term booster.
- Guidance on why the vaccine is particularly important from spring to autumn in Europe.
- Counselling on effective tick avoidance measures (clothing, repellents, and self-checking).
Protection requires two doses before travel, with the second dose given at least two weeks before departure.
Patient Suitability
Who Needs the Tick-borne Encephalitis Vaccine (TBE)
This vaccine is recommended for travellers with high exposure risk in endemic zones, including:
- Hikers, campers, cyclists, and those on long-term outdoor stays in rural Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe.
- Individuals working in forestry, farming, or field research in high-risk areas.
- Travellers whose itinerary coincides with the peak tick season (typically March to November).
- Those spending significant periods in woodland, grass, or scrubland habitats.
- Children from 12 months upwards travelling to high-risk zones.
Protect yourself from a potentially severe neurological illness with a certified TBE course.
Appointment Experience
What to Expect When Receiving Your TBE Vaccine
Our service ensures you begin the course with sufficient time before your trip:
- Book Your Consultation: Schedule your first dose, ideally several months before you depart, to allow for the second dose and the two-week immunity period.
- Health Screening: Our clinician will review your itinerary, check for risk, and determine the appropriate schedule.
- First Dose Administration: The injection is administered into the muscle of your upper arm.
- Follow-up Schedule: You will be given a clear schedule for your second dose and the long-term booster required for 3 years of immunity.
Start your TBE immunisation course safely and on time with our travel health experts.
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