The Ministry of Health explained when emergency vaccination is needed
Kyiv • UNN
The Ministry of Health has reported cases where emergency vaccination of adults and children is required. This applies to injuries, contact with measles patients, and animal bites suspected of rabies.
In general, vaccination should take place in accordance with the National Calendar, but in some places, adults and children need emergency vaccination. This was stated by the Ministry of Health, reports UNN.
Details
The Ministry of Health emphasizes that if you are not vaccinated or have missed vaccinations, you and your child may be at risk.
Here are some cases when emergency vaccination is required:
- Tetanus
If you have an injury that breaks the integrity of your skin or mucous membranes, frostbite, burn, puncture of the gastrointestinal tract, or are bitten by an animal, your doctor may recommend an emergency tetanus vaccination, especially if you or your child are not vaccinated or it has been more than 5 years since the last vaccination. - Rabies
People who have been bitten by wild animals or animals suspected of having rabies need to be vaccinated immediately. Even minor scratches or traces of animal saliva are grounds for seeking medical attention at the nearest emergency room. The doctor will determine the regimen for administering the rabies vaccine. - Measles
Emergency vaccination may be necessary for children and adults who have not been vaccinated or have not had measles after exposure to an infected person.
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Only a doctor can make an emergency vaccination recommendation during an examination or consultation. This is not a task for Google, a friend, or Facebook. The doctor will take into account all factors related to your health status and chronic diseases
The agency also reminds that you should be careful of diphtheria, measles, hepatitis A or B, chickenpox. In case of contact with such patients, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Recall
The Ministry of Health has approved a single unified form of medical certificate No. 086/о, which is issued by a family doctor for admission of children to all educational institutions, eliminating the need for numerous examinations and certificates.
