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TBE

Tick-borne encephalitis

The tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccine protects against a dangerous viral infection carried by ticks. There is no specific treatment. It is recommended and paid in Poland; the 3-dose course can start from 1 year.

Protects against

Tick-borne encephalitis
Neurological complications after TBE

Doses

When 1: From 1 year of age
When 2: 1–3 months after 1st dose
When 3: 9–12 months after 2nd dose

What to ask your doctor

Is my child in a risk group (forest, countryside, allotment)?
When should the next doses be given?
Does vaccination replace the need for insect repellent?

Frequently asked questions

How many doses protect against tick-borne encephalitis?

Three doses: the second 1–3 months after the first, the third 9–12 months later.

Who should get the TBE vaccine?

Children who spend a lot of time outdoors, in forested and endemic areas.

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