Tick-borne encephalitis vaccination price, adult: 80,50 €
Tick-borne encephalitis vaccination price, children 1–15 years 77,60 €
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Basic protection against tick-borne encephalitis can be obtained by getting three vaccine doses.
Vaccinations are also available in most locations without an appointment. You can check whether your preferred location provides the vaccination by calling our customer service. You can book an appointment online or by calling our customer service on 010 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge).
Published 2/16/2024
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The tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is needed, in particular, by those who live in or spend weeks or months in areas where tick-borne encephalitis occurs or spend a lot of time outdoors.
The best way to prevent a tick attachment is through the use of protective clothing and insect repellent that works on ticks.
Careful tick inspections should also be carried out on a regular basis.
Basic protection is achieved after three vaccine doses, the first two of which are given before the tick season and the third the following winter.
Full protection is achieved two weeks after the second dose.
Booster doses are recommended at regular intervals.
In order to maintain protection against tick-borne encephalitis after three vaccine doses, it is important to take booster doses.
The first booster dose is given three years after the last primary vaccination dose.
The intervals between the following booster doses vary according to age as follows:
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Tick-borne encephalitis, or TBE
A viral disease transmitted by a tick bite which, typically has two phases.
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The tick vaccine is a vaccine against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) that provides protection against encephalitis and other serious health problems caused by the TBE virus.
Despite the name, the vaccine only provides protection against tick-borne encephalitis – not other tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease. If you are vaccinated but develop a ring-like rash from a tick bite, it may be a sign of a Lyme disease infection. In this case, you should consult a physician, as early-stage Lyme disease can often be treated with antibiotics.
The vaccine does not protect against ticks themselves and does not prevent ticks from attaching to the skin. The best way to prevent a tick attachment is through the use of protective clothing and insect repellent that works on ticks. Careful tick inspections should also be carried out on a regular basis.
A tick-borne encephalitis vaccine can be taken at any time of the year, but the best time is during the winter months before the start of the tick season, so that protection can be formed before the season begins.
Adults and children can acquire basic protection against tick-borne encephalitis by getting three vaccine doses intramuscularly. The first two doses should ideally be given in winter before the tick season at an interval of 1–3 months. The third dose is given in the following winter.
Full protection is achieved two weeks after the second dose.
The TBE vaccine is especially recommended for persons who are residing or spending time in areas where the TBE virus is present, such as forests and grassy areas, where ticks are common.
The prevalence of tick-borne encephalitis and location-based vaccination recommendations can be checked on the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare’s website (thl.fi).
You can book an appointment for tick-borne encephalitis vaccination online or by calling our customer service on 010 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge).
Vaccinations are also available in most Mehiläinen locations without an appointment. You can check whether your preferred location provides the vaccination by calling our customer service.
The primary vaccination series usually consists of three doses, the first two of which are given 1–3 months apart and the third dose 5–12 months after the second dose. Booster doses are recommended at regular intervals.
Full protection is achieved two weeks after the second dose.
In order to maintain protection against tick-borne encephalitis after three vaccine doses, it is important to take booster doses at regular intervals.
The first booster dose is given three years after the last primary vaccination dose. The intervals between the following booster doses vary according to age:
The tick-borne encephalitis vaccine does not provide protection against Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases. If you are vaccinated but develop a ring-like rash from a tick bite, it may be a sign of a Lyme disease infection, in which case you should consult a physician as soon as possible.
You can check the price of the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine on the price list page.
Breastfeeding mothers can get vaccinated against TBE.
Yes, the TBE vaccine can usually be given to children over the age of one. Children under the age of seven rarely become seriously ill, but the vaccine may be advisable if they spend a lot of time in high-risk areas.
However, this matter is poorly known, and even small children have been diagnosed with severe cases of brain fever caused by the TBE virus.
The tick-borne encephalitis vaccine given in Mehiläinen is suitable for children aged 1–15 years.
Yes. You can exercise as you see fit. You may experience fatigue, fever or symptoms on the area of injection, such as a warm sensation after the vaccination. Putting the muscle where the injection was administered under physical stress should be carefully considered, as this may increase the symptoms in the area.
The easiest way to remove a tick is with a lasso-like instrument or a pair of thin tweezers. Grab the tick as close to the skin as possible, pull slowly and carefully upwards, and avoid squeezing and twisting. Once the tick has been removed, clean the skin site with a disinfectant to reduce the risk of infection.
You can get vaccinated against TBE when pregnant if you reside in a high-risk area for more than a month and spend a lot of time outdoors.
You do not need a prescription for a TBE vaccine. You can book an appointment for a TBE vaccination via our appointment booking.
The prevalence of tick-borne encephalitis and location-based vaccination recommendations can be checked on the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare’s website (thl.fi).
If you do not live or spend time in high-risk areas, a vaccine is not usually needed. However, when travelling to high-risk areas, it may be advisable to get the vaccine.
Two vaccine products are available, with versions of the vaccine that are also suitable for children. The products’ age limits and times of administration vary. The choice of vaccine product can be discussed with the vaccination provider.
The tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is not suitable for children under one year of age. A serious allergy to eggs or a severe allergic reaction to a previous TBE vaccination may be contraindications to being vaccinated, as the reaction is anaphylactic in severity. Generally, those who are allergic to eggs can be vaccinated. If you have had an immediate reaction to a vaccine containing eggs in the past, you should discuss the matter with your physician.
It is important to keep in mind that, despite the name, the vaccine only provides protection against tick-borne encephalitis and not other tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease. If you are vaccinated but develop a ring-like rash from a tick bite, it may be a sign of a Lyme disease infection. In this case, you should consult a physician as soon as possible, as early-stage Lyme disease can often be treated with antibiotics.
The vaccine does not protect against ticks themselves and does not prevent ticks from attaching to the skin. The best way to prevent a tick attachment is through the use of protective clothing and insect repellent that works on ticks. Careful tick inspections should also be carried out on a regular basis.
The symptoms, or side effects, caused by the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine are similar to those of other vaccines.
The vaccine may cause
Fever is a common symptom in small children, in particular, and mainly occurs after the first vaccine injection.
Full protection is achieved two weeks after the second dose.
