The first batches of vaccine were received in out-patient clinics, Minsk region, BelTA learned from the Minsk regional center of hygiene, epidemiology and public health.
According to experts, the optimal duration of vaccine - the second half of September to early December. Immunity after vaccination against influenza begins to develop in 14-21 days and provides protection against the disease for 8-12 months. Children aged 6 months to 3 years, as well as children with immunosuppression may receive two doses with an interval of 4 weeks to form a more resistant protection.
Vaccination received prior to the rise of the incidence of acute respiratory infections (January-March), promotes the development of immunity. Vaccinated against influenza can be in the clinic in the community, the health of some parts of the business. For the convenience of employees in enterprises organized vaccination outreach vaccination teams. As part of the visiting team in the mandatory presence of a doctor who examines patients, determines the indications and contraindications to vaccination. The same immunization teams organized for the vaccination of children in schools and gardens.
World Health Organization (WHO) considers that the most effective tool against the flu is vaccination, because it is the vaccine protects against the types of flu virus that are most relevant in this epidemiological season and included in its composition.
The influenza virus suppresses the immune reaction of the body, therefore greatly reduced ability to resist disease. It is known that the incidence of bacterial respiratory tract infections rises sharply during epidemics of influenza. In addition, influenza exacerbates and aggravates the course of chronic diseases (if any). Sometimes, chronic illness increases the likelihood of a severe course of influenza and its complications. Complications of influenza - pneumonia (lung inflammation), otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear, sometimes turning into meningitis - an inflammation of the meninges), the defeat of the cardiovascular and central nervous system.
In the past year were vaccinated against the flu more than 560 thousand. Population of Minsk region (40%). Analysis of the incidence of influenza and acute respiratory infections in the past epidemiological season showed high effectiveness of immunization: the incidence of graft was 91% lower incidence among those who have not been vaccinated against the flu .
