Tick-borne encephalitis vaccination

FSME-IMMUN 0.5 ml ® protects against tick-borne encephalitis. A lower dose (FSME-IMMUN 0.25 ml Junior®) is used for children aged 1 to 16 years.

When is vaccination recommended?

If you travel to an area where tick-borne encephalitis is frequent

• and you plan many outdoor activities during a tick season, such as camping, trekking, hunting or hiking
• or will be staying there for an extended period or regularly 

Vaccination plan

• Three doses:
  • month 0
  • month 1 (to 3)
  • 5 to 12 months after the second dose 
• Accelerated schedule: if there is not enough time, the second dose may be given 14 days after the first.
• First booster vaccination after 3 years.
• The second booster vaccination takes place after 5 to 10 years (or after 3 years for people aged 60 years and older).

Period of protection

• The first two doses offer temporary protection.
• The third dose ensures protection for a period of 3 years.

Additional information for doctors

• Advice HCH vaccination against TBE