The results of the tick season were summed up in Rospotrebnadzor, Vladimir region

Since the beginning of 2026, there have been 2,858 cases of tick suction in the region, 582 of them in children. Bites were recorded in all areas of the region: most often people suffered in the local areas in villages and villages, in forests and garden areas.

38 cases of Lyme disease (ixodic tick-borne borreliosis) have been confirmed. The incidence remains within multi-year values. There are no cases of tick-borne viral encephalitis among residents of the region this year.

The laboratory of the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology examined about 1,100 ticks taken from people and collected in the environment. Among ticks removed from humans, borrelia was found in 17.7%, anaplasma in 1.4%, pathogens of human monocytic ehrlichiosis in 0.5%.

The plan of anti-tick treatments was completed: 1,130.56 hectares were treated with acaricide, including summer health facilities, mass recreation areas and cemeteries. Experts continue to monitor the activity of natural foci of encephalitis.

Vladimir region does not belong to the territories endemic for tick-borne viral encephalitis. Before traveling to such regions, it is important to get vaccinated in advance. 874 people have been vaccinated, including 391 children.