In English

The Tick Center (National Center on Tick-Borne Diseases) is Norway’s national center of expertise on tick-borne diseases. We build expertise in this field through research, education, and public outreach, and provide advice and information to both healthcare professionals and the general public.

The Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Tick-borne Diseases is not a treatment center, but offer expert guidance and information to healthcare professionals, the public, and media outlets. Additionally, we conduct various educational workshops and lectures on tick-related topics. Furthermore, we actively initiate, support, coordinate, and participate in research projects and scientific networks. Funding for our endeavors is provided by the Ministry of Health and Care Services and Sørlandet Hospital.

We operate an information service where we welcome inquiries from healthcare professionals, patients, family members, journalists, and others with questions about ticks or tick-borne diseases. We strive to respond to all inquiries within a few days, but during peak season, it may sometimes take up to a week.

  • General inquiries?

    Do you have questions about ticks or tick-borne diseases? You can reach us by email at flatt@sshf.no or by calling our advisory phone at 0047 380 73329. Our advisory phone is open Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Send e-mail

  • Questions about your own or someone else’s health?

    If you have questions about your own or someone else’s health, please use our counseling service. It is secured for privacy purposes. The service is completely free (although you may need to check the box «I accept that I may be billed»). Note: A Norwegian personal identification number is required to log in. Start counseling