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High-Risk Activities That Warrant the TBE Jab

Quick Answer The TBE jab may be recommended if you are travelling to a tick-borne encephalitis risk area and planning outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, cycling, fieldwork, farming, hunting or staying in forests or rural locations. Short city-only trips are usually lower risk, but outdoor exposure can change the advice. Introduction Tick-borne encephalitis, often called…

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Who Needs the JE Vaccine? Rural vs Urban Travellers

Quick Answer The Japanese Encephalitis vaccine is mainly considered for travellers visiting rural, agricultural or outbreak-risk areas in parts of Asia and the Western Pacific. Short urban trips are usually lower risk, but vaccination may be advised for longer stays, rural travel, outdoor activities, night-time exposure or uncertain itineraries. Introduction Japanese Encephalitis, often called JE, is…

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