The Local Germany

Second highest number of tick-borne viruses recorded in Germany last year

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 10:55:04 +0100

There were 500 cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) last year in Germany, the second highest number ever recorded, according to researchers at the Robert Koch Institute.

Experts urge vaccinations as tick diseases increase

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:30:00 +0200

Health experts are urging an inoculation campaign after what officials say is an increase in tick-related diseases in southern Germany.

Merry Christmas, watch out for blood-sucking ticks on the tree!

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:44:00 +0100

Families who bring Christmas trees into their homes should watch out for ticks this holiday season because the tiny blood-sucking, disease-ridden creatures often survive winter temperatures, German daily Bild reported on Monday.