Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE)
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) risk is present in forested and rural regions, particularly between spring and autumn when ticks are most active.
Vaccination may be recommended for:
- Hiking and camping
- Cycling and trail running
- Forestry or outdoor work
- Rural stays and countryside exposure
TBE vaccination is available at our pharmacist-led travel clinic following an individual travel risk assessment.
Accelerated vaccine schedules may also be suitable for some last-minute travellers depending on timing before departure.
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is transmitted by the same ticks found throughout Austria.
There is currently no Lyme disease vaccine available for UK travellers.
To reduce risk:
- Use insect repellent on exposed skin
- Wear long trousers in grassy or wooded areas
- Perform tick checks daily after outdoor activity
- Remove ticks promptly using a tick removal tool
Altitude and Outdoor Risks
Altitude illness can affect travellers spending time above approximately 2,500 metres in the Austrian Alps.
Travellers should:
- Ascend gradually where possible
- Maintain hydration
- Recognise symptoms such as headache, nausea and breathlessness
Standard Alpine sports risks, road traffic accidents and cold injury precautions should also be considered during skiing, hiking and mountaineering activities.
West Nile virus has also been reported occasionally in eastern lowland regions during summer months.
Rabies
Rabies risk in Austria is extremely low, although bat-associated lyssaviruses remain present.
Pre-exposure rabies vaccination may be considered for:
- Bat handlers
- Cavers
- Veterinarians
- Wildlife workers
If exposed:
- Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and clean water for 15 minutes
- Apply antiseptic if available
- Attend hospital or A&E immediately
Rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is hospital-only treatment and is not available in UK community pharmacies.
When to Book
We recommend booking your Austria travel health consultation four to six weeks before departure.
If TBE vaccination is required through a specialist clinic, arranging referral early is advised, although accelerated schedules may still be possible for late bookings.
What We Can Supply
Vaccines provided during consultation are subject to current Patient Group Direction (PGD) coverage and stock availability at the time of your appointment.
During your visit we can:
- Assess your itinerary and travel health risks
- Provide personalised travel vaccination advice
- Administer appropriate travel vaccines
- Support insect bite prevention planning
- Refer to specialist clinics or Independent Prescribers where required
Prescription-only medicines, altitude medication and TBE vaccination are not currently supplied on site.
Our pharmacist-led travel clinic supports travellers from Rochdale, Manchester and across Greater Manchester with Austria travel vaccinations and personalised travel health consultations.
Our clinic offers free on-site parking, refreshments during your visit and convenient access from across Greater Manchester.
