Ticks on the march: tips for protection against dangerous stitches!

Ticks on the march: tips for protection against dangerous stitches!

In Carinthia, the ticks are once again in focus, since the temperatures are already increasing to a level that makes the autumn risk in the gardens and forests a reality. According to ORF Carinthia the ticks have had season since February, with a high season between April and May. The high risk of infection with the virus of early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) transmitted by ticks is particularly worrying. In Carinthia, a high -risk area, an estimated five percent of the ticks carry this virus. A vaccination against TBE is therefore urgently recommended.

The risk of being put into bacterial bacterium Borrelia Burgdorferi should also not be underestimated. According to information of the ndr , in Germany, where Borreliosis is widespread, up to 35 percent of the ticks are already infected. While the transmission is initially low, the risk increases after more than twelve hours of sucking time and can lead to serious symptoms. These include fever, joint pain and the dreaded blush, an indication of the disease that forms around the injection site.

vaccination and prevention

A vaccination campaign against TBE in the town hall of Villach will be offered for the population in Carinthia. Children up to 18 years pay 27 euros, adults 32 euros. Vaccination requires prior registration, which is strongly recommended in view of the impending risk of infection. In retrospect, the NDR finds that even if Zecke bites are usually harmless itself, the transfer of dangerous pathogens can cause a serious threat. In rare cases, complications such as lyme carditis that can affect the heart can occur.