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Tick-Borne Encephalitis

Vaccine in Oxford.
Protection against TBE virus for travellers to forested areas of Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and parts of Asia during tick season (April–November). 2 doses pre-travel; 3rd dose 5–12 months later for long-term cover.
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Price per dose

£75

Per dose · 2-dose pre-travel = £150
TICOVAC · 3-DOSE COURSE · ~3-YEAR COVER WITH BOOSTER
DoseScheduleCover
Dose 1, 20 + 1–3 monthsShort-term cover
Dose 35–12 months later~3 years
Accelerated0 + 14 daysLast-minute trips
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Avoid tick bites — wear long sleeves, use repellent, check skin daily.
Suitable from age 1 year. Junior dose for under-16s.
Clinical brief · TBE virus

What every traveller should know.

Three things every traveller should understand before boarding.
Tick Borne Encephalitis Virus
Tick-borne encephalitis — forested Europe & Asia

Transmission

TBE is a flavivirus transmitted through bites from infected Ixodes ticks in forested and grassland habitats. Less commonly, infection occurs from unpasteurised dairy products from infected goats, sheep or cows.

Geography

Endemic across Central and Eastern Europe (Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Baltic states), Russia, and parts of northern Japan and China. Tick activity peaks April–November.

Immunity

Two doses of TicoVac 1–3 months apart give short-term cover. A third dose 5–12 months later extends protection to around 3 years, with periodic boosters thereafter.

Symptoms to watch for

Symptoms of TBE.

About a third of infected people develop symptoms. Onset 7–14 days after a tick bite, often biphasic.

Flu-like fever

First phase, 2–7 days.

Headache & fatigue

Often with malaise.

Muscle aches

Early-phase systemic symptoms.

Nausea

With loss of appetite.

Severe headache

Second phase, meningitic onset.

Confusion / paralysis

In severe encephalitis.

Long-term neurological

In ~10% of severe cases.

Eligibility checklist

You should book TBE vaccine if…

  • You are travelling to forested areas of Central or Eastern Europe.
  • You will visit Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia or the Baltic states.
  • You plan hiking, camping or outdoor work during tick season (April–November).
  • You are a regular traveller to TBE-endemic regions.
  • You are aged 1 year or older — junior dose for under-16s.
Severe allergy to egg or to a previous TBE dose excludes. Pregnancy and breastfeeding don’t exclude where exposure risk is real.
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Tick-Borne Encephalitis FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Start the course at least 1 month before travel for standard schedule. Accelerated 0 + 14 days schedule works if you’re leaving sooner.
After the 3-dose course, boosters are recommended every 3–5 years for continued exposure.
Yes — always. Wear long sleeves and trousers, use DEET repellent, and check skin daily. Vaccination doesn’t replace bite prevention.
TicoVac is order-in stock — please book ahead so we can prepare for your appointment.
Severe egg allergy or allergy to a previous TBE dose. Mild illness — defer by a few days.
Arm soreness, mild fever and headache for 24–48 hours. Serious reactions are very rare.
Four Oxford branches · 1 row · book any

Find your nearest branch.

MediPill Botley

📍 9 Westway Square, OX2 9TJ
🕒 Mon–Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–1
📞 01865 247 023
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Headington Pharmacy

📍 207 London Road, OX3 9JA
🕒 Mon–Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–1
📞 01865 765 559
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MediPill Summertown

📍 227 Banbury Road, OX2 7HQ
🕒 Mon–Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–1
📞 01865 558 348
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MediPill Deddington

📍 The Studio, Hudson St, OX15 0SW
🕒 Mon–Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–1
📞 01869 337 583
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