Tick-borne encephalitis is a viral infection transmitted via consumption of unpasteurised milk products or the bite of a tick. Transmission season is typically April – October and is mainly found in the forested parts of China and Russia.

Signs and symptoms usually occur 1-2 weeks after infection and include:

• General flu-like symptoms e.g. fever and headache
• Occasionally nausea, muscle pain and lethargy

Vaccination is given as a course of two injections two weeks apart with a booster at 5-12 months.

Insect bite avoidance methods should be exercised such as protective clothing and insect repellents, such products are available to purchase at our travel health clinic.