Because the ticks that cause Tick Encephalitis are very common during the Spring/Early Summer here in Kazakhstan it is important to protect yourself and your family from this Illness. The encephalitis ranges from a mild illness with head ache, fever, back ache to a severe illness including paralysis, convulsions, coma to a deadly illness. The good news is that it can be prevented by receiving the Tick Encephalitis Vaccine! Get vaccinated 4-6 months before tick season for maximum protection.