You can get vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis at any time of the year, so late summer or autumn is not a reason to postpone vaccination until next spring. On the contrary – in Lithuania…
Ticks are small arachnids that can transmit disease-causing agents to humans while feeding on blood. If a tick is found attached, it is important to remove it properly as soon as possible, and the bite site…
European Union (EU) officials have agreed to evaluate an experimental vaccine for Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne disease worldwide, the developers of this vaccine announced on Friday.
Ticks have long been known as carriers of various dangerous diseases. Although many first associate them with Lyme disease or tick-borne encephalitis, specialists warn that ticks…
Social media users are sharing excerpts from a recent interview with U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The most attention was given to his…
In Lithuania, fewer cases of tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme disease were registered in the first half of this year than in the same period in 2025, according to the National Public Health…
A single tick bite can cause serious health consequences. Although it is often thought that ticks should only be avoided in forests, you can encounter these creatures…
More and more often, enjoying good weather, many are preparing for trips to nature, but ticks lurking in forests, meadows, and parks can spread dangerous diseases. Scientists have assessed…