Tick Alert

TBE Travel Check

If you're planning outdoor or activity holidays in Europe this summer take our self-assessment TBE Test before you travel to see if you could be at risk.

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Q1

Are you visiting a TBE endemic country in Europe between April-October?

(click here to view a list of countries)

Yes No

Q2

Will you be spending time in countryside areas such as forests, woodland, hills, mountains?

Yes No

Q3

Are you planning any outdoor activities (e.g. walking/hiking, climbing, mountain biking, horse riding)?

Yes No

Q4

Are you planning to camp?

Yes No

Your TBE Travel Check is complete. Please click submit and wait for your result.

TBE Countries

Check out TBE risk areas in Europe
on our map.

TICKALERT Survey 2012

Where will you holiday in 2012? Take part
in our survey.

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In TBE countries where a vaccination programme has been introduced the number of cases of the disease has dropped. (World Health Organisation) "Encephalitis can be a devastating neurological condition resulting in injury to the brain which can in some instances rob families of the ones they loved and, even in cases where the person survives, many people report not being the same again." Ava Easton, Chief Executive, Encephalitis Society "TBE can be prevented and I would urge people to see if the country they are going to is a risk, and if it is, to check and see what they can do to minimise this and protect themselves." Rebecca Adlington, OBE, double Olympic gold medallist and Ambassador to the Encephalitis Society, whose sister was affected by encephalitis

TBE facts

What you need to know about TBE and ticks.

Latest risk news

Read the latest headlines from around Europe and what the world's leading health experts say about the dangers from TBE.

TBE advice & information

Useful travel health advice about TBE prevention.

Media & General Enquiries

We can help. Call +44 (0)1943 468010
or email info@tickalert.org

Links

Information about TBE from other organisations.

FAQs

Answers to key questions about TBE and ticks.

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