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Tick-borne TBE cases surge in Sweden as health agency urges vaccination

Tick-borne TBE cases surge in Sweden as health agency urges vaccination

Wed 22 Jul 2026 17:23 CEST

Tick bites have caused TBE cases to surge this summer. To protect yourself, vaccination is recommended

TBE cases in Sweden rise as tick season intensifies, Public Health Agency says

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TBE cases in Sweden rise as tick season intensifies, Public Health Agency says

Wed 22 Jul 2026 05:45 CEST

The number of cases of TBE infection from tick bites is steadily increasing. This year, 213 people have been infected - a clear increase compared with previous years

Low TBE vaccination rates among outdoor workers exposed to ticks

Low TBE vaccination rates among outdoor workers exposed to ticks

Sun 19 Jul 2026 09:53 CEST

Outdoor workers are at risk of ticks and TBE. But farmers and forestry workers often lack protection against the disease, which can have serious consequences

New recommendations on TBE vaccine in Sweden

New recommendations on TBE vaccine in Sweden

Tue 5 May 2026 14:43 CEST

In large parts of southern Sweden, everyone aged three and older is recommended to be vaccinated against TBE, according to new recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Sweden (FHM).

Tick season here: Time to start getting vaccinated

Tick season here: Time to start getting vaccinated

Fri 27 Mar 2026 06:16 CET

The number of TBE cases increased sharply last year, and researchers warn there will be many ticks this year as well. If the spring is warm and humid, we can expect a tick boom