How to protect yourself against ticks
Ticks are most prevalent between March and November. These insects awaken from their winter dormancy as soon as temperatures rise above freezing. When exactly tick season begins and ends can vary depending on temperatures. Fans of outdoor pursuits should take precautions well in advance. In the EU alone, 2 878 cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), an inflammation of the brain, were reported in 2021, and the figure for 2020 was even higher. After Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis is the most well-known disease that is dangerous and can be transmitted by ticks. During tick season, santé24 receives between 10 and 20 calls each day relating to ticks.
Find out more about ticks and how to protect yourself against them.