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Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine in Longridge, Preston

Tick-borne encephalitis vaccination for travel to parts of Europe and Asia where the virus is spread by tick bites, given as a two-dose course.

£60 per dose

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Suitability is assessed before vaccination. Bring your vaccination records.

Hiker walking a dappled forest trail in Europe, the kind of terrain where tick-borne encephalitis vaccination is advised

At a glance

Start before your trip

Ask for advice 4 to 6 weeks before you travel, earlier if you can.

Doses

2 doses

Two doses, at least two weeks apart, with the first dose at least one month before travel.

Check existing records

Previous doses, including combined vaccines, may change what you need.

How it is given

Injection

£60

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What is tick-borne encephalitis?

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection spread mainly by the bite of an infected tick, and occasionally through unpasteurised milk or dairy products. It is found in parts of central, northern and eastern Europe, Siberia and parts of Asia, where ticks are most active from early spring through to late autumn.

Who should have the TBE vaccine?

TBE usually begins as a mild, flu-like illness, but in some cases the infection can spread to the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and become serious. Vaccination is usually recommended if you are visiting an area where TBE is common and plan to spend time outdoors, for example hiking or camping, and for those who live or work in risk areas.

Who should consider a tick-borne encephalitis vaccine?

Visits to forested parts of central, northern and eastern Europe, Siberia and parts of Asia

Hiking, camping, cycling and other time outdoors in risk areas

Travel between early spring and late autumn, when ticks are most active

People who live or work in a risk area

Your pharmacist confirms what applies to you at your consultation.

For full information, visit the NHS and TravelHealthPro.

Understanding tick-borne encephalitis: what you need to know

How the infection spreads and what to look out for, so vaccination sits alongside sensible precautions while you are away.

Key fact

Tick-borne encephalitis is spread mainly by tick bites in forested and grassland parts of central, northern and eastern Europe, Siberia and parts of Asia, and rarely through unpasteurised dairy products. Risk is higher with outdoor activity between spring and autumn.

Recognise the symptoms

High temperature or shivering

Feeling tired

Headache

Aches and pains

Feeling sick

Ask for an urgent GP appointment or call NHS 111 if flu-like symptoms develop within a month of a tick bite or a trip to a tick area.

Where the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is recommended

These are the destinations we publish guides for where this vaccine is commonly advised. Your itinerary decides what applies.

Central and Eastern Europe

TBE is found in forested parts of central, northern and eastern Europe; ticks are most active from spring to autumn.

Siberia and parts of Asia

Risk for hikers, campers and anyone spending time outdoors in affected areas.

Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine course and timing

Two doses, at least two weeks apart, with the first dose at least one month before travel.

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Leaving sooner?

It is still worth contacting us. Call with your travel dates so we can discuss what may be possible in the time available.

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At least 1 month before travel

First dose

Have the first dose at least one month before you travel so protection has time to develop.

At least 2 weeks later

Second dose

The second dose is given at least two weeks after the first and completes the course for your trip. A third dose 5 to 12 months later gives longer-lasting protection if you remain at risk.

While you are away

Tick precautions

Cover up, use repellent, check yourself for ticks each day and avoid unpasteurised milk and dairy products in risk areas.

For full information, visit the NHS and TravelHealthPro.

NHS or private tick-borne encephalitis vaccination?

Some travel vaccines are free through a GP surgery after a travel risk assessment. Check that route if it suits your dates, and tell us about anything already arranged so our advice takes it into account.

Not available on the NHS for travel

When the NHS is the right route

Tick-borne encephalitis vaccination is not available on the NHS for travel.

Why book privately with us

No GP referral or wait for a risk assessment

The assessment and the vaccination in one visit

All our travel vaccines and malaria advice in one place

The price per dose and the course cost known before you book

A record or certificate provided for your travel file

Suitability and what to expect

Your appointment includes a check of your health and previous vaccines, so the product and schedule are right for you, including for children.

Tell us before your appointment

A severe reaction to a previous vaccine, or an allergy to a vaccine ingredient

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, immune conditions and any current treatment

A fever or feeling unwell on the day

Records of previous or combined vaccines, even if a course was not completed

Your pharmacist will explain whether to vaccinate, adjust the timing or seek further advice. Do not stop prescribed medicines before an appointment.

After your vaccination

Pain, swelling or redness where the injection was given is common, and some people have tiredness, a headache or muscle aches for a day or two. Serious reactions are rare.

Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine cost

Prices are per dose. A follow-up dose is a separate vaccination, so plan for the full course when comparing costs. We confirm the price before anything is given.

£60

per dose

Full course: £120

Doses: 2 doses

Follow-up doses are separate vaccinations; the product, your previous doses and the assessment decide the course.

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What travellers say about our clinic.

Clear advice, friendly pharmacists and appointments that fit around your plans. Here is what our travel customers have shared.

Went here for some travel vaccinations. Very efficient and very friendly staff. Make you feel very comfortable and explain everything very well.

Had numerous vaccinations carried out over the last few weeks with the clinic and I have to say they were absolutely fantastic with me. Fitting me in at short notice and delivering everything I required, I can highly recommend using the clinic and have no reservations on returning for my boosters when needed, excellent polite, professional service.

Thank you so much

Great info on what we needed for our travels. Easy to sort out medication needed. And being local it’s ideal to pick up medication

My wife and I visited the clinic for travel vaccination and health advice before a safari in in Africa. It was useful to get individual recommendations. In our experience, they are friendly and professional and not just interested in selling as many vaccinations as possible. Following consultation, some common Vaccines could be provided by the NHS, but others are available via the clinic who are also a source for things like generic Malarone.
I’d recommend the clinic.

I got my Diptheria/Tetanus/Polio, Hep A & Thyphoid vaccines done at the clinic earlier this year by Jamil Riaz. It was done quickly, comfortable clinic & nice dr.

Really fast booking process and excellent service. I would recommend this service and will definitely be using again when needed

Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine questions

Practical answers before you book. Anything specific to your trip is covered at your consultation.

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When should I start the tick-borne encephalitis course?

The first dose should be at least one month before you travel and the second at least two weeks after the first, so start the course as early as you can. Tell us your travel dates when you book and we will confirm the schedule that fits.

Does the vaccine replace tick precautions?

No. Cover up in long grass and woodland, use repellent, check yourself for ticks each day and remove any tick promptly. Avoid unpasteurised milk and dairy products in risk areas, as the infection can occasionally spread that way too.

Do I need a GP referral for a private vaccination?

No. You can book directly with us for any of the vaccines on this page. Same-day appointments are usually available, and there is no waiting list.

How much do private vaccinations cost?

Individual vaccines range from £40 to £240, and the price includes your appointment with the pharmacist. Meningitis B is priced separately at £140 per dose (£280 for the two-dose course). Get in touch and we will confirm the exact price for the vaccine you need before you book.

Which vaccines can I get free on the NHS instead?

Several, but only for certain ages or groups. Shingles, for example, is free on the NHS from age 65, and whooping cough is offered in pregnancy. If you are not sure whether you already qualify, ask us when you get in touch and we will always tell you honestly rather than sell you something you could get free elsewhere.

Can children have these vaccines?

For suitable vaccines, yes. We will confirm what is appropriate for your child’s age at the appointment. Some services at the clinic, such as blood tests and ear wax removal, are 16 and over, but vaccination age depends on the specific jab.

Is the private vaccine the same as the NHS one?

Yes. We use the same vaccines used in the NHS programmes, for example Shingrix for shingles and the standard MMR vaccine. The difference is convenience and access, not the vaccine itself.

Do you vaccinate for travel?

Travel vaccines are handled separately because the advice depends on where you are going. See our travel health service for hepatitis A, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, Japanese encephalitis and anti-malarial tablets.

How long does each vaccine last?

It varies by vaccine. MMR gives long-lasting protection after two doses; shingles protection is strong but not lifelong; flu is an annual jab. Our pharmacist will explain what to expect for the vaccine you are having.

Can I get more than one vaccine in the same visit?

Often yes, depending on the vaccines. Tell us what you are after when you book and we will advise whether they can be given together or need spacing out.