Tick bite: What now?
Ticks are small parasites that are active in the warmer months of the year and can transmit diseases such as TBE (tick-borne encephalitis) and Lyme disease. Children in particular are at risk when playing outdoors. At the paediatric outpatient clinic in Margareten, we will provide you with comprehensive information on suitable protection, symptoms and the correct measures to take in the event of a bite.
Effective protection starts with suitable clothing, repellents and regular skin checks after spending time outdoors. Should a bite nevertheless occur, it is important to remove it quickly and correctly - we are happy to take care of this professionally at our outpatient centre.
What is TBE?
TBE stands for tick-borne encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain and meninges
Symptoms: high fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, neck stiffness and sometimes paralysis.
TBE can cause permanent damage and is fatal in some cases
There is no treatment for TBE. Only the symptoms can be treated.
TBE vaccination - Vaccination offers the best protection!
From the 1st birthday
4 weeks after the first vaccination
5 - 12 or 9 - 12 months after the 2nd vaccination - depending on the vaccine
1st booster vaccination: 3 years after the 3rd vaccination
Further booster vaccinations: every 5 years
vaccination service vienna (undated) https://impfservice.wien/fsme-zecken-schutzimpfung/
Robert Koch Institute (29 February 2024) https://www.rki.de/SharedDocs/FAQ/FSME/Zecken/Zecken.html