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.

Media

If you are a journalist please contact the Tick Alert Press Office on 01943 468010 or email info@tickalert.org. How the Press Office can help:

• Provide further sources of information
• Supply high-resolution photography
• Provide spokespeople for interviews about the Tick Alert campaign
• Provide medical experts for interviews or comment

News

TBE Cases Return To Record Levels Of The Nineties

March 2011
Cases of Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE) in some European countries popular with outdoor enthusiasts are back to levels seen 20 years ago.

Online Tool Tells Travellers About TBE Risk

March 2011
An online device that helps travellers find out whether they might be at risk of potentially fatal Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE) in Europe is now available at the Tick Alert website (www.tickalert.org).

Camping Holiday Getaway In Europe Ignores Risk Of Tick Disease

August 2009
The credit crunch will create almost half a million extra camping trips this year, according to research by the Tick Alert campaign.

Popular Outdoors Destinations Bring Greater Tick Risks

August 2009
Popular destinations named by outdoor enthusiasts for trips this year are all prevalent for ticks carrying disease but visitors admit they do not take measures to prevent the risk of infection from bites, a survey has shown.

Tick Expert To Speak At Special Conference On Disease Risk For Travellers

18 March 2009
One of the world's leading experts on tick disease will present the latest findings on the growing infection risk for travellers at a conference to highlight the advice travel health professionals should provide to patients visiting Europe and parts of the UK.

Nurses Underestimate The TBE Risk In European Holiday Destinations

January 2008
Many nurses providing travel health advice do not realise that Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE) is endemic in twice as many countries in Europe as they think.

TBE advice & information

Useful travel health advice about TBE prevention.

Media

Tick Alert news for journalists and the public.

Links

Information about TBE from other organisations.

FAQs

Answers to key questions about TBE and ticks.

Enquiries from journalists and members of the public should be directed to the Tick Alert Press Office on 01943 468010 or email info@tickalert.org.

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