Tick-borne encephalitis

Question 1

The tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccine is a (live/inactivated) vaccine

Answer 1

inactivated

Contains inactivated TBE virus (Neudorfl strain) grown in chick embryo cells

Question 2

Who is recommended to get the tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccine? (3)

Answer 2

1. Individuals who travel, particularly in spring and summer, to endemic forested areas where ticks are most prevalent
2. Individuals who will be residing in an area where TBE is endemic or epidemic, especially those working in forestry, woodcutting, farming and the military
3. Laboratory workers who may be exposed to the TBE virus

Question 3

How many doses of the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine are recommended for children aged 1 year and over, and for adults?

Answer 3

3 doses

• 2 doses are sufficient for the ongoing tick season.
• 3 doses provide protection for at least 3 years

Boosters are required every 3-5 years for those still at risk

Question 4

How many doses of the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine are required to provide sufficient protection for one tick season (the current/ongoing season)?

Answer 4

2 doses

BUT 3 doses are recommended:

• 2 doses are sufficient for the ongoing tick season.
• 3 doses provide protection for at least 3 years

Question 5

If a patient has 3 doses of the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine, how many years protection will they have?

Answer 5

At least 3 years

BUT 3 doses are recommended:

• 2 doses are sufficient for the ongoing tick season.
• 3 doses provide protection for at least 3 years

Boosters are required every 3-5 years for those still at risk

Question 6

If an individual has a prolonged risk of tick-borne encephalitis exposure, how often should they receive a booster of the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine?

Answer 6

Every 3-5 years

Question 7

Is there a specific therapy following exposure to tick-borne encephalitis?

Answer 7

NO

Supportive treatment can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality