Pathogen
TBE virus (flavivirus).
Patient services
TBE (tick-borne encephalitis)
Source: RKI vaccines A–Z. Patient information, not medical advice.
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Transmission
Tick bite (in risk areas of southern Germany and Central Europe).
Clinical picture
After 1–2 weeks flu-like symptoms; in about 30 % of cases a second phase with meningitis and paralysis. Sequelae possible.
Vaccine protection
Inactivated vaccine (Encepur, FSME-Immun).
Who should be vaccinated?
Stay in risk areas (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Thuringia, Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland). Forestry workers, outdoor active.
Vaccination schedule (STIKO)
- 1. Dosis
- 2. Dosis — 1–3 Monate nach 1. Dosis.
- 3. Dosis — 9–12 Monate nach 2. Dosis.
Booster: Alle 3 J. (Erstauffrischung) bzw. 5 J. (Folgen). Ab 60 J.: alle 3 J. Indikation: Aufenthalt in Risikogebiet (Bayern, BaWü, Sachsen, Thüringen, Hessen, RLP, Saarland).
Further information on TBE (tick-borne encephalitis): RKI vaccines A–Z.
