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The Netherlands National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has reported its first recorded case of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) on 21 July 2016.
The case is thought to have picked up the tick whilst walking in the Heuvelrug area near Utrecht. The TBE virus, which mainly occurs in central, northern and eastern Europe and northern Asia, has been identified in ticks in the region. RIVM also reported a sharp rise in the number of reported tick bites to date in 2016.
(Via RIVM (in Dutch) - accessed 25/07/16)
This is the first recorded case of TBE in the Netherlands.
All travellers should be made aware of outdoor activities increasing tick exposure, e.g. walking, camping, cycling in forested areas in tick season and given advice on avoiding tick bites, prompt removal of ticks and use of appropriate clothing i.e. trousers tucked into socks.
Vaccination may be considered for travellers during the tick season (spring- early autumn) who plan outdoor activities in forested areas, and those planning to reside long term or work (whereby the nature or work increases risk of exposure to ticks) in endemic areas.
