According to the Health Board, the number of cases of tick-borne encephalitis in Estonia has almost tripled in recent years. Last year, 209 people fell ill with tick-borne encephalitis, of which 3 fell ill in Lääne County. Right now is the right time to get vaccinated once morest tick-borne encephalitis.
According to the Health Board, the number of tick-borne encephalitis cases has almost tripled in the last three years. According to Marika Vikentjeva, chief specialist of the Department of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology of the Health Board, this year’s first case of encephalitis has already been diagnosed.
The only way to prevent the disease is vaccination. “To prevent tick-borne encephalitis, there are effective and safe vaccines for both adults and children from the first year of life. The primary vaccination course consists of three injections,” said Vikentjeva and added that by starting the vaccination course in March, primary protection will be available by the beginning of summer.
In addition to the family doctor’s centers, you can also get vaccinated once morest tick-borne encephalitis at the Läänemaa hospital and at the Benu pharmacy of the Rannaroots center in Haapsalu. All pharmacies that allow vaccination are listed on the website vaccinaapteegis.ee. On the same website, it is possible to book a suitable time for vaccination at the pharmacy. The vaccine is paid for and the price of a dose is between 30 and 45 euros. Vaccination takes 10-15 minutes.
According to Ly Rootslas, head of the Estonian Association of Pharmacists, it is now worth getting vaccinated both for those who have not previously been vaccinated once morest tick-borne encephalitis, but also for those who want to renew their protection. “If a person has previously received an injection once morest tick-borne encephalitis, one should definitely check the health portal or the paper vaccination passport in the spring to see how much time has passed since the previous vaccination. Depending on the patient’s age, a new dose should be given either at three- or five-year intervals,” explained the Swede.
Tick encephalitis is an infectious disease of the central nervous system. Infection usually occurs through a tick bite, but the virus can also be acquired by consuming unprocessed raw milk. The disease can manifest itself in many forms, from a mild flu-like condition to inflammation of the brain. There is no specific treatment for tick-borne encephalitis, the disease is treated symptomatically. Suffering from tick-borne encephalitis can also result in death.
2024-03-20 11:19:49
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