Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccination in Wilmslow, Cheshire
Protect yourself before travelling with our tick-borne encephalitis vaccination service in Wilmslow, Cheshire. A course for hikers, campers and outdoor travellers heading to forested regions of Europe and parts of Asia.
TBE Vaccine
- Standard or accelerated schedule
- Around 3 years’ protection
- Adult & child booking available
The Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine
A vaccine course for anyone spending time outdoors in forested, tick-active regions
Protection for Forest & Rural Travel
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a serious viral infection of the brain and central nervous system, spread through the bite of infected Ixodes ticks in forested and rural areas across Europe, Russia and parts of Asia. There’s no specific antiviral treatment, so prevention matters. The standard course is 3 doses over 9 to 12 months, giving around 3 years’ protection. An accelerated 2-dose course is also available if you’re travelling sooner, with the third dose given later.
3 doses over 9–12 months, or an accelerated 2-dose schedule before travel with a third dose later.
Especially if you need the accelerated schedule — this gives time to complete both pre-travel doses.
Worth prioritising for hiking, camping or cycling trips through forested or rural regions.
What is Tick-Borne Encephalitis?
A tick-borne viral infection found across forested parts of Europe and Asia
A serious viral infection of the brain and central nervous system, spread by infected ticks.
Found in forested and rural areas, with risk peaking in spring and autumn.
Present across Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Scandinavia, Russia, China, Japan and South Korea.
A vaccine course, alongside tick bite avoidance, gives highly effective protection.
Do you need this vaccine?
Recommended for outdoor travellers heading to forested, tick-active regions
Hikers, Campers & Cyclists
Worth having if your trip involves spending time outdoors in forested or rural parts of Europe or Asia.
- Hiking, camping or cycling trips
- Spring or autumn travel (peak season)
- Forested or rural itineraries
Repeat or Extended Travellers
Worth prioritising if you visit affected regions often, or spend extended time in rural areas each trip.
- Repeat travel to Central/Eastern Europe
- Extended stays in rural regions
- Families travelling with children
What to expect at your appointment
We talk through your itinerary and confirm the right schedule for your trip.
Given the same day at your first appointment, in the upper arm.
We book your remaining doses to complete the course, standard or accelerated.
Usually mild — soreness at the injection site, headache, tiredness or a slight fever.
Choose the age-appropriate booking option when you’re ready to book.
Not available on the NHS for travel purposes, so we offer it privately with no referral needed.
Common Questions
What’s the difference between the standard and accelerated course?
The standard course is 3 doses over 9 to 12 months. The accelerated course gives 2 doses before you travel (day 0 and day 14), with a third dose later at 5 to 12 months — useful if you don’t have as much time before your trip.
How soon before travel should I start?
Book at least 6 weeks before you travel, especially if you need the accelerated schedule, so you have time to complete both pre-travel doses.
Does my child need this vaccine too?
It depends on your itinerary — children travelling to the same forested or rural regions can be vaccinated too. Choose the “Child” option when you book.
Do I still need to worry about tick bites if I’m vaccinated?
Yes — the vaccine protects against TBE specifically, but ticks can carry other infections too (such as Lyme disease). Keep up tick bite avoidance: cover up, use repellent, and check your body after time outdoors.
Are there any side effects?
Usually mild — soreness at the injection site, headache, tiredness, muscle aches, or a slight fever (particularly after the first dose).
Book Your Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccination
Choose adult or child, then pick a time that suits you at our Wilmslow clinic.
Calendar not loading? Open our booking page in a new tab →
Protect yourself before you travel
Book your tick-borne encephalitis vaccination with our friendly team in Wilmslow today. Quick, convenient and professional.