Örebro County – Get vaccinated against TBE – Örebro Tribune

In 2022, 19 residents of the county fell ill with tuberculosis, and in the previous year, 29 cases were reported. Cases have been found across the county. Most cases of tuberculosis occur during the summer and fall.

The number of cases has varied somewhat in recent years, but the trend is increasing over a longer period of time. In 2021, there has been a significant increase. If we look at the whole of Sweden, TBE has increased in the number of cases and has also spread to new parts of Sweden, says Gunlög Rasmussen, an infectious disease doctor.

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Most infected people have mild symptoms, but there are also people who develop encephalitis or meningitis. This is why it is important to get vaccinated against tuberculosis if you are out in the woods and fields. Ideally, this should be done as early as possible before tick season.

Vaccination against TBE is recommended

• People who reside in the forests and lands of Orebro County.
• People who reside in forests and lands in risk areas in other provinces. In short, Sweden south of Dalälven and the municipality of Gävle are TBE risk areas. The infection is most common in the Uppland archipelago, Södermanland and around Lake Mälaren, but it is also found in western and southern Sweden.
• Travelers who stay in the woods and lands of Öland, the Baltic region or the vulnerable areas of Central and Eastern Europe.

There is a vaccine against TBE

Primary vaccination provides good protection against TBE but must be repeated to provide continued protection.

The primary TBE vaccination consists of three or four doses depending on age, if you are under 50 or older when you take your first shot, or if you have a weakened immune system. Children can be vaccinated from the age of one year, but for most people, vaccination can wait until the age of three.

Where can I vaccinate?

You can get vaccinated at county vaccination clinics or at a health centre. Vaccines are not covered by high-cost coverage.
At most health centers in the county, you can book an appointment via 1177.se. You can also call 019-602 80 00 to schedule an appointment.