Guidance

Tick-borne encephalitis: the green book

Tick-borne encephalitis immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 March 2013
• Last updated: 4 August 2026 — See all updates

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Tick-borne encephalitis: the green book

https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsheet/109/the-green-book-travel-chapters

Details

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is caused by members of the flavivirus family that can affect the central nervous system. Although TBE is most commonly recognised as a meningo-encephalitis, mild febrile illnesses can also occur.

Published 20 March 2013

Last updated 4 August 2026 — Show all updates

1. 4 August 2026

   Added link to chapter.

2. 19 April 2013

   Updated the Body text to include a link to National Archives (chapter update patches) and NHS Choices.

3. 20 March 2013

   First published.