Tick-borne Encephalitis Vaccination

Disease: A viral brain infection spread by ticks in parts of Europe and Asia.

Symptoms: Fever, muscle pain, headache, confusion, neurological symptoms.

Vaccine: Tick-borne Encephalitis Vaccine (Inactivated virus)

Dose Schedule:

• Primary series: Three doses given intramuscularly, with the first two doses 1-3 months apart and the third dose 5-12 months after the second.
• Booster: First booster dose 3 years after the primary series, followed by additional boosters every 3-5 years if continued risk.

Side Effects: Soreness at injection site, fever, headache.

Risks if Contracted: Severe neurological complications, long-term cognitive deficits, and high mortality rate.