Vaccination from a tick for children

With the onset of warm spring days, a serious danger threatens a person - ticks that activate their activities. These insects are carriers of various infectious diseases, in particular, tick-borne encephalitis. This disease is widespread throughout our country, and anyone can hit. It is worth remembering that it is possible to "pick up" an encephalitis mite not only in the park, forest, dacha, etc., because pets can also bring it home, walking on the street.

Graft from tick-borne encephalitis to children is a reliable remedy against such a dangerous disease that can lead to damage to the central nervous system and the motor center. Currently, there are vaccines designed specifically for children aged 1 year.

Where is the vaccination from encephalitis?

The vaccine against encephalitis is injected subcutaneously, into the outer surface of the shoulder.

Scheme of vaccinations against tick-borne encephalitis

Vaccination is carried out in three stages. According to the standard scheme, the first vaccine should be done in winter or early spring, so that by the time the mites are active in the body, immunity has developed. The second vaccination is done 1 to 3 months after the first, and the third one a year after the first. Immune protection appears two weeks after the second dose and lasts for 3 years, after which a single booster dose should be given. There is also an emergency vaccination, which consists of two stages (the second inoculation is done two weeks after the first). Vaccination schedules from different manufacturers may differ.

Inoculation from encephalitis - contraindications

On the day of vaccination, a visit to the therapist is mandatory, which, after examining the child, will give permission for vaccination. Contra-indications for vaccination against encephalitis include:

Inoculation from encephalitis - side effects

As after any vaccination, after vaccination from encephalitis, complications are possible that are divided into general and local.

The local include:

Common side effects:

Insurance of children against ticks

There is an opportunity to purchase an insurance policy, so in the case of a tick bite, medical assistance is provided free of charge (medical examination, tick removal, treatment).