Tick-borne Encephalitis Vaccine

The Tick-borne encephalitis vaccination costs £65 per dose for both adults and children – 3 doses are required.

Get your Tick-borne Encephalitis Vaccination at Smarta Healthcare clinic in Bedford

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Tick-borne Encephalitis Vaccine FAQs

We can confirm and administer any vaccinations you may need, as well as assessing their impact on any pre-existing medical conditions. We administer all required or recommended vaccinations from our Travel Clinic at Priory Business Park, Bedford.

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection that affects the central nervous system.

It is caused by the tick-borne encephalitis virus, which is a member of the flavivirus family.

TBE is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. 

Smarta Healthcare Travel clinic in Bedford offers Tick-borne encephalitis vaccinations for patients in and around:

  • Bedford
  • Milton Keynes
  • Luton
  • Letchworth
  • Biggleswade
  • St Neots
  • Cambridge
  • Sandy
  • Hitchin
  • Huntingdon

Book an AskMyPharmacist travel health consultation today. 

The Tick-borne encephalitis vaccination costs £65 per dose for both adults and children – 3 doses are required. 

Discounts are available for families, groups and students.

If you have any questions about required or recommended travel vaccinations, book an AskMyPharmacist travel health consultation at least 4 weeks before your departure date to make sure you're ready for your trip. 

Tick-borne encephalitis can be primarily found in certain parts of Europe and Asia. 

Europe: Central and Eastern Europe, including countries such as Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia.  Northern Europe, including parts of Finland, Sweden, and the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania). Russia, particularly in forested areas of western Russia and Siberia. 

Asia: Parts of China, including northeastern and northwestern regions. Japan and the Russian Far East. Mongolia. 

Book your Travel Vaccination consultation at Smarta Healthcare, to discuss the required and recommended vaccinations for your travel destinations.

Ticks that spread tick-borne encephalitis can be found in the UK, however the risk of contracting tick-borne encephalitis in the UK is very low.  

No. Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and Lyme disease are distinct tick-borne infections caused by different pathogens.

While both diseases are transmitted by ticks, they are caused by different types of bacteria and viruses.  

The initial phase of TBE may resemble a mild flu-like illness, and some individuals may recover without progressing to the more severe neurological phase.

However, in cases where the virus affects the central nervous system, the neurological symptoms such as high fever, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, confusion, seizures and paralysis can be very serious. 

Preventive measures for TBE include vaccination and avoiding tick bites.

Vaccination is recommended for individuals living in or traveling to endemic areas, especially those engaged in outdoor activities in high-risk regions.

Additionally, practicing tick avoidance strategies, such as using insect repellents, wearing long sleeves and trousers, and checking for ticks after being outdoors, can help reduce the risk of tick-borne infections. 

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We’re experts in travel health. At least four weeks before your departure, we recommend getting in touch with us to make sure you’re fully prepared. We can help with medication, vaccinations, recommended products or simply advice about what to expect at your destination.

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