Household
Ask your doctor about tick protection
Overview
Relevant if you walk in forests or meadows.
The question you never knew to ask“Do I need a tick jab before hiking in the forest?”
Why it matters
The Federal Office of Public Health publishes vaccination recommendations for tick-borne encephalitis.
Does this apply to me?
Your circumstances: Canton Bern, B permit, mixed nationalities, family with children, moving with a partner, arriving soon
It applies to every household moving to Switzerland.
When?
Before hiking season.
What do I need?
Nothing to prepare beyond your own notes.
What do I do next?
- Read the official recommendation.
- Ask your doctor whether it applies to your household.
Official guidance
Read official guidance from the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH):
Federal Office of Public Health: tick-borne encephalitis