SEMINAR. Tick-borne encephalitis – what does every employer need to know?

DATE: 13 March 2026, 10.00–11.00

 

The seminar will take place online via the ZOOM platform. A link to join the session will be sent by email to registered participants one day before the seminar begins.

The seminar is free of charge. Registration

 

Tick-borne encephalitis is a serious viral disease that affects the brain and can lead to long-term complications or even disability. Lithuania is one of the areas in Europe with the highest incidence of the disease. The aim of the seminar is to help participants gain a clear understanding of the risks posed by tick-borne encephalitis and the employer’s responsibilities, and to discuss practical measures for protecting employees. 
The seminar is aimed at company managers, HR specialists, and occupational health and safety and occupational health professionals.

Seminar topics:
• What is tick-borne encephalitis and why is it dangerous?
• How is it transmitted and which groups are at risk in Lithuania?
• The most effective protective measures
• Why is vaccination the most reliable form of prevention?
• Employers’ obligations under Lithuanian legislation

The seminar will be led by specialists from the Occupational Health Department of UAB ‘SDG’