Huge demand for tick vaccination

There are four vaccination centers available to citizens: the New Clinic of the Bolzano Hospital, the blood collection centers of the Merano and Brunico Hospitals and the entrance area of ​​Building C at the Bressanone Hospital.

A total of 2,088 people took part in the second open day, including those who had already received an appointment for the second dose on Friday, September 20th and those who had their vaccination booster after the first two doses.

Tick ​​vaccination: Two doses

Those who have received the first vaccination will receive a vaccination appointment for the second dose directly from the health service.

The vaccination is against early summer meningoencephalitis, which is caused by tick bites.
This is a viral infection that can endanger the central nervous system.

Early summer meningoencephalitis

The majority of patients do not show any symptoms. In 5 to 15 percent of those infected, the central nervous system is affected, with symptoms such as headaches, photophobia, dizziness, difficulty concentrating and walking difficulties.

These can last for weeks or months. Some patients may experience paralysis of the arms, legs or facial nerves, leading to permanent disabilities.
In about one percent of cases with neurological symptoms, the disease leads to death.