The document discusses the role of general practitioners (GPs) in preventing tick-borne meningoencephalitis. It notes that tick-borne diseases are endemic in Slovenia, with 153-532 new cases per year. While there is no specific treatment, vaccination can be effective. However, Slovenia's vaccination rate is only 10%, much lower than Austria's rate of 86-90%. The document argues that GPs can play an important role in prevention through advising on and offering immunization to patients. It concludes that GPs need to understand vaccination schedules and keep accurate immunization records.