Tick-borne encephalitis vaccination

The tick-borne encephalitis vaccine (FSME- IMMUN 0.5 mL ®) is safe and effective. A lower dose (FSME-IMMUN 0.25 junior®) is used for children aged one to sixteen years.

Vaccination plan

• Three doses:
  • Month 0
  • Month 1 (to 3)
  • 5 to 12 months after the second dose
• If there is not enough time, the second dose may be given fourteen days after the first.
• First booster vaccination after 3 years.
• The second booster vaccination takes place after five to ten years (or after three 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. 

When is tick-borne encephalitis vaccination recommended?

• If you are going camping, trekking, hunting or walking during the high-risk season in an area where infection occurs.
• If you are going to be spending a longer period of time in - or will be staying regularly - in an area where tick-borne encephalitis occurs.