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Immunizations - travel vaccinations - Management
What schedule is used for tick-borne encephalitis vaccine?
- Maximum immunity is achieved 1 week after the second dose.
Table 1. Schedule for immunization with tick-borne encephalitis vaccine.
Vaccine | Schedule | Length of protection | Age range |
|---|
TicoVac® | 3 doses: on day 0, 1–3 months later, and then 5–12 months after the second dose. | First booster no 3more than 3 years after third dose. After this, boosters may be given at 3–5 year intervals if at risk.* | Over 16 years. |
TicoVac Junior® | 3 doses: on day 0, 1–3 months later, and then 5–12 months after the second dose. | First booster no more than 3 years after third dose. After this, boosters may be given at 3–5 year intervals if at risk. | Over 1 year of age and below 16 years. |
* In those aged > 60 years, booster intervals should not exceed 3 years. |
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