Vaccination against pneumococcal infection. Prices, reviews, ratings
Diseases caused by bacterial flora of the pneumococcus type (from the streptococcus group) are quite diverse in clinical manifestations. Basically, these are pneumonias, especially in children under 5 years old, as well as sepsis, purulent meningitis, otitis and others in all age groups. Vaccination against pneumococcal infection makes the body fight pneumococcus
Diseases caused by bacterial flora of the pneumococcus type (from the streptococcus group) are quite diverse in clinical manifestations. Basically, these are pneumonias, especially in children under 5 years of age, as well as sepsis, purulent meningitis, otitis and others in all age groups. Vaccination against pneumococcal infection forces the body to fight pneumococcus.
General information
The following drugs are registered in Russia:
- Pneumo-23 (for children over 2 years old and adults), administered once, immunity lasts for 5-8 years;
- Previnar-13 (from 2 months to 5 years), according to the schedule, is released with a disposable syringe and needle for one dose of 0.5 ml.
Preparation for vaccination
Before the administration of the drug, a doctor's examination, thermometry, clarification of individual indications and the administration schedule are mandatory.
Process of administration
Previnar-13 (up to 24 months) is administered into the muscle of the anterior lateral surface of the thigh, for adults - into the deltoid muscle of the upper third of the shoulder, for children - individually and according to the schedule: at 3, 4.5 and 6 months, with revaccination at 1.5 years.
In Russia, the vaccine is included in the national calendar of preventive vaccinations, Immunization is carried out free of charge on a mass scale, twice with an interval of 2 months and a repeat at 15 months.
If a child is vaccinated later (from 7 to 11 months), it is administered twice with an interval of 30 days and a repeat administration at the same time.
If vaccination begins in the second year of life, 2 doses are indicated with an interval of 60 days, if the vaccination is done from 2 to 5 years - once. Compatible with other vaccines, except BCG. If the child has received Previnar-7, it can be continued with Previnar-13.
Indications
First of all, vaccination is necessary for patients with chronic pathology of the lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, diabetes, cancer patients, HIV-infected patients preparing for transplantation, those who have received immunosuppressive therapy, those infected with tuberculosis, as well as those over 65 years of age, all children from 2 months, as well as those entering preschool institutions.
Contraindications
Severe allergic reactions are possible. The drug should not be administered if:
- the person is highly sensitive to diphtheria toxin or excipients used in the vaccine;
- there were severe reactions to a previous administration;
- there are acute and chronic diseases (until recovery or stable remission);
- there are individual medical exemptions in children (convulsions, etc.)
Complications
Infrequent sleep disturbances, irritability, loss of appetite, low temperature, and pain at the injection site may be observed.
Rehabilitation
If there are any side effects, you must consult a doctor. As a rule, they pass quickly and do not require treatment.
Prices and clinics
Immunization of children from 2 months is done free of charge at the local clinic. Anyone interested can get information at the local clinic or on the portal .
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