Doctors at the Eastern Hospital urge caution and remind people that tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme disease can have serious consequences, so it is important to protect yourself. Also during winter and early spring, when going outdoors or working in a heated greenhouse, it is important to keep an eye out for ticks and make sure to check for any when returning home.
RAKUS noted that it is important to be vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis, and this can be done at any time of the year. However, it is important to monitor your well-being if you find a tick: if you have a headache, fever, body aches or increased tiredness, you should see a doctor immediately.
In 2024, 67 patients with tick-borne encephalitis were treated at the Eastern Hospital, 32 patients were diagnosed with Lyme disease and six patients with ehrlichiosis infection.
A total of 1,169 ticks were removed from patients at the Eastern Hospital in 2024. The LIC laboratory tested 141 ticks for tick-borne encephalitis in 2024, of which none were infected, while 151 ticks were tested for Lyme disease, of which 47 ticks or 31% were infected.
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