Tick maps

Ticks can be found only in certain geographical areas in Europe. Travellers and residents in such areas should take measures to prevent getting infected with tick-borne diseases.

The VectorNet maps show the current known distribution of the tick species in Europe. 

Measles cases continue to increase in the EU/EEA

Measles outbreaks are still occurring in a number of EU countries.Check your vaccination status before the holiday season. 

ECDC and EMCDDA Guidance on active case finding in prison

ECDC and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction advise on the most (cost-) effective ways to prevent and control communicable diseases in prison settings.