Encephalitis - a variety of viral processes that negatively impact directly on the human nervous system. They can take various forms. One of the most common varieties is tick-borne encephalitis. Like all types of viral damage, the CE is extremely dangerous. The consequences of it can be the most unpredictable. A vaccine can really effectively protect against tick-borne encephalitis . It is recommended for both small and adult patients. The process of vaccination to someone may seem complicated, but the result of it exceeds all expectations.
How is vaccination administered from tick-borne encephalitis?
Looking at the statistics, to believe that CE is a dangerous disease, it's not difficult. The fact is that more than 80% of those infected with the disease returned to normal life and were disabled. It seems that this is a powerful enough argument for vaccinating after all.
Without hesitation, you need to vaccinate against tick-borne encephalitis:
- bound for areas with a humid climate and forest landscape;
- fans of hunting, fishing and hiking;
- people working in the environmental field, logging, farms.
It is important to remember that in spring and summer the main carriers of encephalitis - mites - are activated. Therefore, it is desirable to be vaccinated approximately one month before this period. Those who spend a lot of time in nature, should provide universal protection - from the virus of different strains.
The principle of the vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis is quite simple. The vaccine contains a depleted - inactivated - virus. It can not inflict harm to the body, but its antigenic structure is preserved. After the drug enters the body, the immune system begins to recognize the viral antigens and confronts them. Simply put, a vaccine is needed in order for the body to learn to fight the virus.
To ensure the effect of vaccination was 100%, it must be done three times, observing a certain periodicity. The second dose of the drug is usually administered one to three months after the first procedure, and the third in nine months - a year. It should be remembered that vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis can not be done after serious colds and infectious diseases.
Provided that the vaccination is carried out in accordance with all norms, the drug will be effective for at least three years. That is, after only three procedures, you will not be able to worry about the virus for three years.
Contraindications to vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis
Preparations from EnEVir, Enceput, FSME-IMMUN and others, unfortunately, are not suitable for everyone. It is not recommended to be vaccinated when:
- diabetes mellitus ;
- allergies to chicken eggs;
- stroke;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- cardiovascular insufficiency;
- viral hepatitis;
- kidney diseases;
- blood diseases;
- acute inflammatory processes.
After recovery, a specialist consultation is mandatory before vaccination.
The side effects of vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis
Since vaccination - the deliberate introduction of harmful substances into the body, avoiding the side effects of the procedure can not always be avoided. Very many patients after vaccination complain of fever, weakness, headaches, the appearance of a cold.
The common consequences of vaccination also include:
- coldness of limbs;
- cyanosis;
- dizziness;
- loss of consciousness;
- the increase and soreness of the lymph nodes;
- visual impairment;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- fever;
- tachycardia;
- the appearance of a rash on the skin.