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Welcome to MyVaccs Diseases. This page allows you to find quick,
concise information on certain travel related diseases. Please select
a disease from the list below.

Disease Info

Diseases	Tick-Borne Encephalitis
Anthrax Chicken Pox Cholera Diphtheria Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Human Papillomavirus Influenza Japanese Encephalitis B Lyme Disease Measles Meningococcal Infection Mumps Pertussis (whooping cough) Pneumococcal Infection Polio Rabies Rubella Smallpox Swine Flu Tetanus Tick-Borne Encephalitis Tuberculosis Typhoid Yellow Fever	The Disease Tick-borne encephalitis is a serious infection of the brain caused by a virus known as a flavivirus. The incubation period for both sub-types is between 3-14 days. The infection can cause flu-like symptoms and inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), and can be fatal. In about one third of cases a second phase may develop and can progress to meningoencephalitis. Tick-borne encephalitis is transmitted to humans via the bite of infected ticks. Less commonly, the disease is spread by the ingestion of unpasteurised milk from infected animals especially goats. The virus is maintained in nature by small mammals, domestic livestock and in certain species of bird.
Distribution Tick-borne encephalitis is found in forested areas in most countries in western and eastern Europe, Scandinavia, the former Soviet Union and some parts of China. Those most at risk include those who intend to walk camp or work during late spring or summer in heavily forested areas in countries where the disease is found. It occurs from late spring until early autumn and outbreaks often follow a period when voles are numerous.
Vaccination Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine cannot be given to children under 1 year of age. Vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis requires a course of three doses for protection. The second dose is given 1-3 months after the first, and gives immunity for about one year. A third dose given 5-12 months after the second gives immunity for up to three years. A booster dose can be given up to three years after the third dose for continued protection. An accelerated course is available in certain circumstances
Notes for Travellers Anyone who is travelling during late spring or summer to an area where tick-borne encephalitis is found, particularly if doing a travel activity likely to put them at increased risk, such as camping, hiking or backpacking are recommend to get the relevant vaccination. However there are certain precautions individuals can take: • Wear clothing that covers exposed skin, such as long socks and trousers. • Apply insect repellent to any exposed skin. • Check body for ticks regularly, especially around the hair-line, behind the ears, elbows, backs of the knees, groin and armpits. Remove any ticks you find by using tweezers, taking care to remove all parts and not squeeze the tick in case it bursts, increasing the chance of infection
Related information Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

Diseases

Tick-Borne Encephalitis

The Disease

Tick-borne encephalitis is a serious infection of the brain caused by a virus known as a flavivirus. The incubation period for both sub-types is between 3-14 days. The infection can cause flu-like symptoms and inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), and can be fatal. In about one third of cases a second phase may develop and can progress to meningoencephalitis. Tick-borne encephalitis is transmitted to humans via the bite of infected ticks. Less commonly, the disease is spread by the ingestion of unpasteurised milk from infected animals especially goats. The virus is maintained in nature by small mammals, domestic livestock and in certain species of bird.

Distribution

Tick-borne encephalitis is found in forested areas in most countries in western and eastern Europe, Scandinavia, the former Soviet Union and some parts of China. Those most at risk include those who intend to walk camp or work during late spring or summer in heavily forested areas in countries where the disease is found. It occurs from late spring until early autumn and outbreaks often follow a period when voles are numerous.

Vaccination

Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine cannot be given to children under 1 year of age.
Vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis requires a course of three doses for protection. The second dose is given 1-3 months after the first, and gives immunity for about one year. A third dose given 5-12 months after the second gives immunity for up to three years. A booster dose can be given up to three years after the third dose for continued protection. An accelerated course is available in certain circumstances

Notes for Travellers

Anyone who is travelling during late spring or summer to an area where tick-borne encephalitis is found, particularly if doing a travel activity likely to put them at increased risk, such as camping, hiking or backpacking are recommend to get the relevant vaccination.

However there are certain precautions individuals can take:

• Wear clothing that covers exposed skin, such as long socks and trousers.
• Apply insect repellent to any exposed skin.
• Check body for ticks regularly, especially around the hair-line, behind the ears, elbows, backs of the knees, groin and armpits. Remove any ticks you find by using tweezers, taking care to remove all parts and not squeeze the tick in case it bursts, increasing the chance of infection

Related information

Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

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