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Tick Borne Encephalitis
Tick-borne encephalitis can cause inflammation of the brain and is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick or, less commonly, by ingestion of unpasteurised milk from infected animals.
The Vaccine
Who can have this vaccine?
Children aged over 1 years and under 16 years receive the Junior vaccine, Adults receive the standard vaccine
Doses required
3 doses
- The second dose should be 1 to 3 months after the first. For rapid short-term protection, the second dose may be given two weeks after the first dose.
- The third dose should be 5-12 months after the second.
- For people who remain at risk from tick borne encephalitis, a booster dose is recommended three years after the initial three-dose schedule, and then every 5 years after that (or every 3 years for those over 60 years).
Price
Price per dose
£90
Total for all doses
£270
How is it given?
This is an injection in the upper arm (or thigh).
Other information
Please refer to the patient leaflet for full information on this vaccine: