Pembroke Castle Pharmacy, 15 Main Street, Pembroke, SA71 4JS

Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE) Vaccination

Tick-borne encephalitis is a viral infection endemic to many European countries and can cause serious complications, such as inflammation of the brain. If you are planning to stay in an area with a high occurrence of infected ticks, a TBE vaccination is the safest way of avoiding the infection. It is particularly relevant if you are planning to spend a lot of time outdoors.

The course consists of three doses. The second dose is given 1 – 3 months after the first. The third dose is given 5 – 12 months after the second dose.

You need the first two doses to be protected and the 2nd dose need to be given at least two weeks before travel. Therefore, you should get the first dose at around two months before travel – the earlier, the better.

If you are travelling at short notice, you may be able to have the first two doses 14 days apart. You need to start this course at least 4 weeks before travel to be fully protected by the time you go.

Once you have completed the three-dose course, you are protected for three years. You need a booster to remain protected once the three years are up. The price quoted is for a single vaccine – a 10% discount is available if the full course is paid for up front.

Price (per person) £70
Duration (minutes) 15
Pembroke Castle Pharmacy