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Without any specific treatment for TBE, prevention is key.1 Vaccination is a recommended and proven way to help protect against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and should be considered for all travellers at risk.2,3
Click here for information to help identify who is at risk
TicoVac® and TicoVac® Junior are vaccines that have been proven to prevent 99% of cases of TBE in vaccinated populations.1,2
In cases where protection is needed quickly, the rapid immunisation schedule can be used; for optimal coverage always complete the vaccination schedule.4,5
To help you to identify those at risk of TBE and support your travel health consultations about TBE with people at risk, we have a series of eModules and knowledge check worksheets available to you on PfizerPro.
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Who is TicoVac® indicated for?
TicoVac® (0.5 ml) is indicated for the active (prophylactic) immunisation of persons 16 years of age and older against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE).4
TicoVac® Junior (0.25 ml) is indicated for the active (prophylactic) immunisation of
children aged from 1 to 15 years against TBE.5
What if I have a patient who is travelling to a TBE risk area in a month?
If you are unable to follow the conventional vaccination schedule, you may follow the rapid schedule, which can offer sufficient protection against TBE virus infection as early as 14 days after the second dose.4,5
In the rapid immunisation schedule, the first and second doses should be given 14 days apart and the third dose 5-12 months after the second.4,5
In both schedules, the first booster is given 3 years after the third dose of the primary vaccination.4,5
Why is a third dose recommended as part of the primary vaccination course?
A third dose of TicoVac® is needed for longer protection.4,5
What happens if the vaccinee misses their third dose or one of their booster doses?
TicoVac® offers a single catch-up dose for those who have missed a scheduled vaccine dose but have received at least two doses of the TBE vaccine. Following a catch-up dose, people can continue with the booster vaccination schedule.4,5
It is important to remember that in the period between a missed scheduled dose and the catch-up dose, protection against TBE by TicoVac® may not be maintained.4,5
Understand how ticks carry TBE, the endemic areas and advice for prevention of infection.
Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search
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Adverse events should also be reported to Pfizer Medical Information on 01304 616161
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