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TBE vaccine, also known as the ‘tick vaccine’

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The TBE vaccine provides protection against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), an infection spread by tick bites.

Please note that while the TBE vaccine is often called a ‘tick vaccine’, it does not protect you against ticks or prevent a tick from attaching itself to your skin. The most common disease spread by ticks is borreliosis, i.e. Lyme disease. There is no vaccine against this.

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The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
Text edited by: The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division, City of Helsinki
Updated: 7/6/2023