Tick-borne Vaccines

Tick Borne treatments

Protect yourself and your loved ones from the tick-borne disease with Whickham Pharmacy.

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is an infection that’s caused by tick bites. While risk of contracting this disease is generally low, the ticks that cause infection are found mainly in parts of Europe and Asia – but also some parts of the UK.

At Whickham Pharmacy, we offer tick-borne vaccinations to help protect you, your family, and the community against serious tick-borne infections.

Tick-borne encephalitis can cause flu-like symptoms, including:

Feeling hot and shivery
Muscle pain and aches
Feeling sick

Don’t delay getting your tick-borne vaccination from Whickham Pharmacy today.

How to book a vaccination

Just email info@whickhampharmacy.co.uk today to book your tick-bourne vaccination today. If you need any help or guidance beforehand, our friendly, expert staff will be glad to assist.

Am I at risk of the tick-borne disease?

The risk of contracting the tick-borne disease is generally quite low. It’s best to consider getting vaccinated if you’re planning to visit a country where infection is common, and you have plenty of outdoor activities planned.

What symptoms should I be wary of?

If you’ve recently visited a high-risk country and you feel flu like symptoms (hot and shivery, headaches, nausea and muscle aches) and/or you have a circular red rash on a part of your body, these can both be early signs of infection.

How can I avoid tick bites?

While we do wholly recommend a tick-borne vaccination before travelling to a country where infection is common, there are other ways to reduce the risk of being bitten. This includes covering your skin while walking outdoors, taking advantage of insect repellent, and sticking to paths where possible.