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On 24 Aug 2014, local health authorities in Perm Krai region advised they have 333 registered suspected cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), which is more than 1.4 times higher than in the same period last year (2013). They also reported 127 patients with viral encephalitis, which is more than 1.3 times higher than in the same period last year. One of the patients with tick-borne encephalitis died.
Travellers should be made aware that tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) can also be transmitted by consuming raw milk from goats infected by the virus as well as being bitten by infected ticks. Consumption of unpasteurised milk and milk products should be avoided at all times.
TBE vaccine is available for those visiting risk areas during the spring/summer months. Travellers to woodland areas should also take steps to avoid tick bites.
