Warning: ticks in Europe
Just perusing the vaccinations section here and came across the heading "European tick borne Encephalitis". There is no effective treatment and this disease is usually FATAL. You can be vaccinated, however.
I just want to point out that there are in fact TWO different diseases spread by ticks and there is NO vaccination against the second disease, Lyme Boreliosis, which is a bacterial infection. This is far more common than encephalitis, but it can be treated with antibiotics.
So: when travelling in the danger zones make sure you are covered when walking in the forest and check your clothing for ticks regularly.
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Salut from Southern France, the bikers' paradise,
Peter.
[This message has been edited by beddhist (edited 20 February 2005).]
[This message has been edited by beddhist (edited 20 February 2005).]
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