The presentation for health practitioners outlines the diagnosis and treatment of patients who present with symptoms of tick-borne diseases. It is appropriate for use in both endemic and non-endemic areas. (Adaptable templates available)
The leaflet provides information about ticks, the risk, the prevention of tick bites and how to react in the case of a tick bite, and sets out the symptoms for each of the potential tickborne diseases. (Adaptable templates available)
This toolkit aims to support infection prevention in schools, with a focus on gastrointestinal diseases, by assisting EU/EEA countries in their communication initiatives for disease prevention in school settings.
This toolkit aims to support infection prevention in schools, with a focus on gastrointestinal diseases, by assisting EU/EEA countries in their communication initiatives for disease prevention in school settings.
What are the different species of ticks in Europe, where are they found and what diseases can they transmit? Why does disease transmission occurs in spring and summer? What is a tick's life cycle?
In 2014, a total of 16 cases of anthrax was reported by four EU/EEA countries. One case was reported as a confirmed case. The remaining 26 reporting countries notified zero cases.