Every year in the period of cooling and increasing humidity increases the risk of contracting acute respiratory viral disease and its epidemic spread. Vaccination is an effective measure for the prevention of pathology. And the composition of the drug for this procedure changes every year in accordance with the forecasts of the World Health Organization (WHO). The recommended vaccine against influenza 2015-2016 should be 3-or 4-valent - to include 3, 4 live, but weakened strain of the virus, respectively.
The name of the vaccine against the flu epidemiological season 2015-2016
For the routine vaccination of adults this year, the drug Grippol was chosen. It is a mixture of inactivated strains of the virus.
This drug promotes the formation of immunity to influenza for 8-12 days. Acquired resistance persists for a long time, up to 12 months.
There are other names of influenza vaccines:
- Influvac;
- Agrippal;
- Vaxigripp;
- Inflexal;
- Begrivac;
- Grippovac;
- Fluuarix.
If desired, you can independently choose a drug, having discussed your decision with a district therapist beforehand.
Which strains will be included in the vaccine against the flu 2015-2016?
According to WHO forecasts, in the forthcoming epidemiological season, 3 types of viruses will be distributed, the strains of which should be in the composition of influenza vaccines:
- A (H1N1) pdm09, similar to the virus California / 7/2009;
- A (H3N2), similar to the virus Switzerland / 9715293/2013;
- B, similar to the Phuket / 3073/2013 virus.
If you plan to introduce a 4-valent drug, it will additionally include influenza type B, similar to the Brisbane / 60/2008 virus.
Indications for vaccination against influenza 2015-2016 and contraindications to it
Vaccination is a voluntary activity, but it is very desirable to conduct it if there is one of the following groups:
- people over 60;
- adults suffering from chronic forms of cardiovascular and bronchopulmonary diseases;
- hospital staff;
- women planning a pregnancy or staying in the 2nd, 3rd trimester of gestation;
- persons living in collective institutions (nursing homes, dormitories, prisons) or visiting such places on a daily basis;
- patients oncology departments who had a course of chemotherapy over the past year;
- patients with metabolic, immunological disorders, pathologies of the liver, kidneys, hemoglobinopathy.
Contraindications to the introduction of anti-influenza drugs are:
- allergy to chicken protein, preservatives used in the manufacture of medicines;
- diseases in acute stage;
- relapse of chronic diseases;
- The presence in the anamnesis of the complications that have arisen after the introduction of such vaccines.
Consequences and side effects of the flu vaccine 2015-2016
Soon after vaccination, usually in the first 1-3 days, post-vaccination reactions often develop:
- increased body temperature ;
- general malaise;
- redness, swelling, some soreness at the point of injection.
All these problems are completely normal, as a rule, are poorly expressed, and pass independently. If hyperthermia is severe, it is recommended to take any antipyretic. Removing discomfort at the injection site can be achieved through non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
It is important to note that vaccination against influenza in 2015-2016 does not exclude the intake of alcohol and low-alcohol beverages. However, after the vaccination, it's over, you need to observe the measure, since any alcohol significantly weakens the immune system.