Tick bites and TBE virus

Ticks and TBE virus

When spending time outdoors, be aware of ticks, especially in woodland, scrub and tall grass.

Feddet is not named separately in Statens Serum Institut’s overview of TBE risk areas for 2026. However, Faxe Municipality is still listed as a municipality where there may be one or more localised risk areas.

Read SSI’s current information on TBE risk areas and prevention (in Danish).

What can you do yourself?

When you’re heading out into the woods or perhaps walking in some tall grass and similar places, you can take advantage:

• Wearing boots and long pants
• Wearing sweaters with long sleeves
• Check for ticks on clothes frequently and remove them
• Spray mosquito repellent on socks and ankles.

When should you pay extra attention to tick and tick bites?

You need to be extra vigilant when you’ve been in areas with dense vegetation: walking through dense vegetation such as bushes or tall grass increases the risk of being bitten by ticks or tick bites.

What to do if you have a tick or tick bite

If you have been bitten by a tick or tick bite, it is important to act quickly and correctly to reduce the risk of any complications. Here is a guide on how to proceed:

1. Remove the tick correctly: Use flat tweezers or a tick remover to remove the tick as quickly as possible. Place the tweezers as close to the skin as possible and pull slowly and evenly in a straight line upwards. Avoid twisting or turning as this can cause the teeth’s mouth parts to stick to the skin. If you don’t have tweezers or pliers available, you can also remove the tick with your fingernails. The most important thing is that it is removed as soon as possible.
2. Clean the area: After removing the tick, clean the area thoroughly with soap and water or an antiseptic solution to reduce the risk of infection.
3. Watch for symptoms: Look out for any symptoms of tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. These can include rash, fever, fatigue, muscle pain and headaches. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
4. Save the tick: If possible, store the tick in a small container or plastic bag. This can be useful if you develop symptoms later on, as the doctor can use the tick to identify any diseases.
5. Consult a doctor: If you are unsure if the tick has been removed correctly or if you develop symptoms of illness, seek medical advice. A doctor can evaluate your condition and prescribe appropriate treatment.

Always remember to be aware of ticks, especially if you’ve been in tall grass areas outside the resort where there is a higher risk of being bitten.

Important phone numbers:

Poison control line: 82 12 12 12 12

If you need advice and help with poisoning, contact Poison Control.

For example, it could be:

• Plants and mushroom poisoning
• chemicals
• food poisoning
• intoxicants
• snake bites, bee stings or wasp stings
• medicine poisoning