"Canadians residing in or travelling to TBE-endemic areas should be evaluated for their risk of tick bites. Since TBE vaccination is safe and highly immunogenic, it should be recommended for travellers considered to be at risk."

From the statement on TBE published by the Public Health Agency of Canada Committee to Advise on Tropical Medicine and Travel.

FSME-IMMUN - A Safe way for Canadians to Travel Europe

Are you travelling to Central and Eastern Europe during the spring or summer? Planning to tour the European countryside, or backpack your way from one destination to another?

If so, then you could be at risk for Tick Borne Encephalitis or “TBE”.

TBE is a potentially life-threatening viral disease characterized by flu-like symptoms. TBE is transmitted by the bite of an infected tick during which contact time takes just one tenth of a second. There’s no known treatment but you can do something about it.

TBE can be successfully prevented by vaccination. FSME-IMMUN is the ONLY vaccine for TBE licensed and available in Canada.

Contact your doctor or visit your local travel clinic to get vaccinated.