Tick-borne encephalitis is a dangerous viral disease. Its main feature is that the disease affects the central nervous system directly. According to statistics, few people were cured of TBE. Most of the victims remained disabled. To avoid this, it is necessary to prevent tick-borne encephalitis . It does not represent any complexity. But to prevent infection helps is guaranteed.
Emergency prophylaxis and preparations for protection against tick-borne encephalitis
The vaccine is the most effective way to protect against disease. The principle of its operation is simple - a small amount of inactivated virus is introduced into the body. That is, harmful microorganisms do not pose a health hazard, but immunity recognizes them as harmful and safely destroys them.
Within a month, three vaccines are made, which after the administration are valid for at least three years. The most known drugs for the prevention of tick-borne encephalitis are:
- Encepur;
- Encevir;
- FSME-Immun;
- Vaccine tick-borne encephalitis.
If a person goes to the territory where dangerous insects are found in large numbers, a brief prophylaxis of tick-borne encephalitis is mandatory. Before the trip you need to get vaccinated against all possible strains of the virus and protect yourself by one hundred percent.
Nonspecific prophylaxis of tick-borne encephalitis
If vaccination is not obtained for one reason or another, then at least measures of nonspecific prevention should be undertaken. They are included in the use of special anti- ticks drugs. In addition, going to nature, you should wear protective suits. To save the head, a hat or a cap will help, trousers should be tucked into socks, and the shirt - in trousers, so that the insects do not get on the skin.