Ticks spread tick-borne encephalitis virus. Illness is rare can be severe. A vaccine is available.
Protect yourself from tick bites to prevent tick-borne encephalitis. A vaccine is also available.
Symptoms of tick-borne encephalitis include fever, headache, weakness, brain inflammation, and more.
Infected ticks spread tick-borne encephalitis virus, mainly in parts of Europe and Asia.
Ticks spread tick-borne encephalitis in western and northern Europe and northern and eastern Asia.
Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine should be considered for some travelers at higher risk of illness.
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Learn about tick-borne encephalitis vaccine and recommended use of the vaccine.
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Learn what tests are used to diagnose tick-borne encephalitis.
Learn how to treat and prevent of tick-borne encephalitis.
Learn more details on what causes tick-borne encephalitis and how it is transmitted.