Tick-borne Encephalitis Vaccine

Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine can prevent tickborne encephalitis.Tick-borne encephalitis, or TBE, is caused by a virus that is spread through the bite of an infected tick. TBE virus can be found in parts of Europe and Asia. TBE virus is not found in the United States. TBE is a rare disease in travelers, but people traveling overseas to areas where the virus is found might be at risk for infection. The ticks that spread the virus usually live in wooded areas and are most active between April and November. Taking part in activities like hiking, camping, fishing, or trail running increases the risk for exposure to ticks. Occasionally, TBE virus can be spread through other ways such as eating or drinking raw milk or cheese from infected goats, sheep, or cows. Laboratory infections with TBE virus have sometimes occurred.tbe.pdf1. Why get vaccinated? -- 2. Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine -- 3. Talk with your health care provider -- 4. Risks of a vaccine reaction -- 5. What if there is a serious problem? -- 6. How can I learn more