Ticks can carry disease, but a tick bite will usually not result in any harm to your health. And the risk of getting TBE (tick-borne encephalitis) is much lower than that of developing Lyme disease. We explain the differences between TBE and Lyme disease, how likely it is that someone will get sick after being bitten by a tick, and who might benefit from a TBE vaccination. Please note that this information reflects the situation in Germany and may not be applicable to other parts of the world.
