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Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine
The protection provided by the TBE vaccine is good – it prevents approximately 90% of tick-borne encephalitis infections. The easiest way to find a location offering the tick vaccine is through online booking.
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Tick-borne encephalitis vaccination price, adult: €71.30
Tick-borne encephalitis vaccination price, children 1–15 years €68.50
Mobile benefit: TBE vaccination €59/visit. Learn more about Mobile Benefits.
Basic protection against tick-borne encephalitis can be obtained by getting three vaccine doses.
- The first two vaccines should be taken 1–3 months before the tick season.
- The third dose is given 5–12 months after the second dose.
- Full protection is achieved two weeks after the second dose.
- You can get the TBE vaccination without a prescription.
Vaccinations are also available in most locations without an appointment. You can check whether your preferred location provides the vaccination by calling our customer service. You can book an appointment online or by calling our customer service on 010 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge).
Book an appointment for a tick-borne encephalitis vaccinationWho should get vaccinated against TBE?
The tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is needed, in particular, by those who live in or spend weeks or months in areas where tick-borne encephalitis occurs or spend a lot of time outdoors.
The best way to prevent a tick attachment is through the use of protective clothing and insect repellent that works on ticks.
Careful tick inspections should also be carried out on a regular basis.
How many TBE vaccines are needed?
Basic protection is achieved after three vaccine doses, the first two of which are given before the tick season and the third the following winter.
- The first two doses are given 1–3 months apart.
- The third dose is given 5–12 months after the second dose.
Full protection is achieved two weeks after the second dose.
Booster doses are recommended at regular intervals.
TBE vaccine booster doses
In order to maintain protection against tick-borne encephalitis after three vaccine doses, it is important to take booster doses.
The first booster dose is given three years after the last primary vaccination dose.
The intervals between the following booster doses vary according to age as follows:
- Under 50-year-olds: every ten years
- 50–60-year-olds: every five years
- People over 60 years of age and persons with weakened immune systems: every three years
Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine 2024 in a nutshell
- The TBE vaccine, or tick-borne encephalitis vaccine, is an effective way to prevent tick-borne encephalitis.
- The vaccine only provides protection against tick-borne encephalitis – not Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases.
- The vaccine does not protect against ticks themselves and does not prevent ticks from attaching to the skin.
Note! The Kanta fee will not be added to the price of the influenza vaccination. Possible time-bound promotional prices may differ from these.
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The price includes the vaccine and the nurse’s fee. The outpatient fee will not be added to the price of vaccines. The Kanta fee is 3,70 € per vaccination appointment.| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A (adult) | 111,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Hepatitis A (under 16 years old) Information about the traveler's vaccinations. | 86,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Hepatitis A+B vaccine (adult) | Mobile Benefit 115,00 € No Kela reimbursement 124,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Hepatitis A+B vaccine (under 16 years old) | Mobile Benefit 89,00 € No Kela reimbursement 102,10 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Influenza vaccine The Kanta fee will not be added to the price of the influenza vaccination. Book a vaccination appointment | 55,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Influenza vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine The price includes a group discount of 20 €. Book a vaccination appointment | 173,50 € No Kela reimbursement |
| High-dose influenza vaccine for people aged over 60 The Kanta fee will not be added to the price of the influenza vaccination. Book a vaccination appointment | 95,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| High-dose influenza vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine The price includes a group discount of 20 €. Book a vaccination appointment | 213,50 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Nasal spray influenza vaccine (2-17 year olds) The outpatient fee will not be added to the price of vaccine. Book a vaccination appointment | 82,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| COVID-19 vaccine The Kanta fee will not be added to the price of the COVID-19 vaccination. Book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination. | 142,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Tetanus and diphtheria vaccine Information about the tetanus-diphtheria vaccine. Book an appointment for vaccination | 56,90 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (dtap) vaccine Information about the tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis vaccine. | 73,60 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Pneumococcal vaccine | Mobile Benefit 122,00 € No Kela reimbursement 133,10 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine (adults) Price per vaccination. More information about the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine. Book an appointment for tick-borne encephalitis vaccination
| Mobile Benefit 62,00 € No Kela reimbursement 71,30 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine (children) Price per vaccination. More information about the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine. Book an appointment for tick-borne encephalitis vaccination | Mobile Benefit 62,00 € No Kela reimbursement 68,50 € No Kela reimbursement |
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Frequently asked questions about the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine
The tick vaccine is a vaccine against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) that provides protection against encephalitis and other serious health problems caused by the TBE virus.
Despite the name, the vaccine only provides protection against tick-borne encephalitis – not other tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease. If you are vaccinated but develop a ring-like rash from a tick bite, it may be a sign of a Lyme disease infection. In this case, you should consult a physician, as early-stage Lyme disease can often be treated with antibiotics.
The vaccine does not protect against ticks themselves and does not prevent ticks from attaching to the skin. The best way to prevent a tick attachment is through the use of protective clothing and insect repellent that works on ticks. Careful tick inspections should also be carried out on a regular basis.
A tick-borne encephalitis vaccine can be taken at any time of the year, but the best time is during the winter months before the start of the tick season, so that protection can be formed before the season begins.
Adults and children can acquire basic protection against tick-borne encephalitis by getting three vaccine doses intramuscularly. The first two doses should ideally be given in winter before the tick season at an interval of 1–3 months. The third dose is given in the following winter.
Full protection is achieved two weeks after the second dose.
The TBE vaccine is especially recommended for persons who are residing or spending time in areas where the TBE virus is present, such as forests and grassy areas, where ticks are common.
The prevalence of tick-borne encephalitis and location-based vaccination recommendations can be checked on the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare’s website (thl.fi).
You can book an appointment for tick-borne encephalitis vaccination online or by calling our customer service on 010 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge).
Vaccinations are also available in most Mehiläinen locations without an appointment. You can check whether your preferred location provides the vaccination by calling our customer service.
The primary vaccination series usually consists of three doses, the first two of which are given 1–3 months apart and the third dose 5–12 months after the second dose. Booster doses are recommended at regular intervals.
Full protection is achieved two weeks after the second dose.
In order to maintain protection against tick-borne encephalitis after three vaccine doses, it is important to take booster doses at regular intervals.
The first booster dose is given three years after the last primary vaccination dose. The intervals between the following booster doses vary according to age:
- Under 50-year-olds: every ten years
- 50–60-year-olds: every five years
- People over 60 years of age and persons with weakened immune systems: every three years
The tick-borne encephalitis vaccine does not provide protection against Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases. If you are vaccinated but develop a ring-like rash from a tick bite, it may be a sign of a Lyme disease infection, in which case you should consult a physician as soon as possible.
