TBE with the tick vaccine
Discount on your tick vaccination
Ticks can transmit the TBE virus, which can cause meningitis. The tick vaccine protects against infection.
Why should you get the tick vaccine?
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is an infectious disease that is transmitted by tick bites. Not all ticks carry the virus and not all people develop the disease. However, some people may develop serious inflammation of the meninges and brain.
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) recommends the tick vaccine for everyone over the age of 3 who lives in a high-risk area. Due to the spread of ticks, the whole of Switzerland, with the exception of the canton of Ticino, is now considered a TBE risk area. For complete immunity against TBE, the FOPH recommends having the vaccinations and a booster every 10 years.
20% discount
Sanitas customers benefit from a discount of 20% on the tick vaccine in selected pharmacies. The discount applies exclusively to the vaccine, not the service provided by the pharmacy. This offer is available until 30 June 2026.
How it works:
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Book an appointment
Book a vaccination appointment in an Amavita, Coop Vitality or Sun Store pharmacy or drop by. You can find a list of participating pharmacies here.
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Show code
Show the EAN code and your Sanitas insurance card at the pharmacy.
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Benefit
Pay at the pharmacy and send us the receipt and medical prescription, if available. We will check whether reimbursement is possible and let you know. Costs are only covered under basic insurance with a medical prescription.
If you want to check about reimbursement in advance, give us a call on 0844 150 150.
