Advantages of the Tick-E-Vac vaccine
- The vaccine stimulates the development of cellular and humoral immunity to the tick-borne encephalitis virus after completion of a vaccination course of two injections in at least 90% of those vaccinated.
- The vaccine protects against all currently known subtypes of tick-borne encephalitis, as well as against the Omsk hemorrhagic fever virus.
- The vaccine is used for emergency prevention of tick-borne encephalitis in case of suspected tick bite.
- The drug does not contain formaldehyde, antibiotics or preservatives.
- The high quality of the vaccine makes it indispensable when it is necessary to carry out routine and emergency vaccination of children and elderly people who have a reduced immune status.
What to do if you accidentally get wet
There are situations when the site of vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis gets wet accidentally, which can cause many to panic.
Doctors believe that there is nothing wrong with this situation. If you accidentally wet the graft with plain water, you should blot it with a clean towel or napkin, but do not apply force or rub it. The only real danger in such a situation occurs when the wound gets wet with dirty water in a person with reduced immunity.
If redness, rash or suppuration appears near the wound after vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis or around it, you should urgently consult a doctor because of a possible individual negative reaction to the vaccine or infection.
The development of tick-borne encephalitis is facilitated by the bite of an ixodid tick or the consumption of food products that were obtained from an infected animal.
The disease can provoke such serious consequences as disturbances in the functioning of the central nervous system and brain, which in some cases can lead to disability or death.
The only effective method to prevent such a dangerous pathology is vaccination. To protect yourself from the disease, you need to know what care to take after the injection site, whether it is possible to wet the vaccine against tick-borne encephalitis.
Contraindications
Only a doctor can decide whether Klesch-E-Vac is suitable for vaccination
"Tick-E-Vac" is contraindicated if there is a history of an allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine and in the following cases:
- Acute infectious and non-infectious diseases, chronic diseases in the acute stage - vaccinations are carried out no earlier than 1 month after recovery (remission).
- History of severe allergic reactions; bronchial asthma; autoimmune diseases.
- History of allergy to the components of the drug (aluminum, eggs).
- Severe reaction (fever above 40C; swelling at the site of vaccine administration, hyperemia more than 8 cm in diameter) or complications from the previous dose of the vaccine.
- Age up to 1 year.
- Pregnancy.
- Chronic diseases of the liver, kidneys.
- Chronic heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, diabetes mellitus, thyrotoxicosis, malignant neoplasms, blood diseases.
Is it possible to wash after vaccination?
The question of whether it is possible to swim after a tick vaccination is quite controversial.
Some people believe that if you take a bath immediately after receiving the vaccine, nothing bad will happen. However, there is another opinion, according to which it is not recommended to wet the injection site for three days. What can be done and what cannot be done needs to be understood in more detail.
During the washing process, water, which contains a large accumulation of microbes, penetrates the wound, which increases the likelihood of developing an inflammatory process.
Based on this, many experts insist that, if possible, not get the vaccine wet, especially on the day the vaccination was carried out.
It is strictly forbidden to perform the following manipulations:
- wash in a bathhouse, because under the influence of hot steam, the pores of the skin open, which allows bacteria to easily penetrate the inner layers of the dermis and provoke inflammation;
- rub with a washcloth at the injection site;
- stay in a hot water bath for a long time.
The restrictions listed above must be observed for 2-3 days after tick vaccination.
If water gets on the injection site, there is no need to panic. The wetted surface should be quickly and carefully wiped with a napkin.
It is also forbidden to comb the vaccine. This will prevent infection.
You should not apply a plaster or other dressings to the injection site - access to oxygen is required for faster healing of the wound.
Such measures will allow you to achieve a positive result from vaccination and will prevent repeated vaccination.
There are experts who are confident that if you wet the vaccine, nothing bad will happen. In addition, doctors do not even mind if the patient washes immediately after vaccination. However, in this case it is recommended to take a shower.
Based on the above, we can conclude that there are so many specialists, so many opinions. If there is a noticeable reaction to the vaccine (swelling and soreness of the skin), it is recommended to carry out water procedures in parts.
If you can’t get the injection wet, then it’s better to be patient. Such measures will prevent the development of serious complications.
If we take into account the statistical data, then only in 5% of cases are people affected by tick-borne encephalitis. Based on this, experts do not recommend taking seriously numerous statements on forums that even if you wet the tick vaccine, there will be no negative consequences
These facts are in no way related to each other.
Based on this, experts do not recommend taking seriously numerous statements on forums that even if you wet the tick vaccine, there will be no negative consequences. These facts are in no way connected with each other.
The principle of vaccination and compatibility with alcohol
The vaccine administration process itself includes three stages, i.e. three separate injections. A full course can take from six months to 1.5 years, so every tourist must promptly protect themselves from such an infection and get vaccinated.
The interval between the first and second vaccination is 1-3 months, depending on the individual indications of the patient and the brand of the drug.
During vaccination, many are concerned about the issue of drinking alcohol after vaccination against encephalitis. After all, the first injection procedure takes a long period of time, and it is unlikely that a person who likes to drink alcohol will be able to refuse his favorite whiskey with friends or a glass of wine in a romantic setting. But in fact, the encephalitis vaccine and alcohol are completely incompatible, so it is important to use common sense and avoid drinking alcohol during this period.
When receiving the second vaccination, many patients can feel completely safe, since 90% of vaccinated people already have antibodies to the infection. Whether re-vaccination is necessary or not is decided by a specialist after performing an appropriate blood test. If the amount of antibodies in the blood is too low, you will have to get vaccinated again.
As for the third vaccination, it can be carried out only after 10 months and even after a year, but not earlier. Upon completion of the entire course, the human immune system produces all the required antibodies, and in 97% of cases it becomes completely invulnerable to tick-borne encephalitis. But unfortunately, there is still no 100% guarantee of health, because the features of such an infection have not been fully studied.
The introduction of a vaccine with three injections against tick-borne encephalitis is carried out once every ten years. At the same time, one vaccination can be carried out every three years to maintain the immune system in the correct state. If the patient was bitten by a tick during the first 4 days after the first injection, full immunization must be completed within the first 96 hours.
We are talking about taking immunoglobulin, which provides effective vaccination and elimination of infection. Otherwise, the vaccination will be useless and will not give any results. If the period from the moment the vaccine is administered to the bite takes more than seven days, an urgent re-vaccination will have to be performed.
It was mentioned above that a weakened, dead form of infection with a preserved structure is used as a vaccine against encephalitis. Vaccination is used as a starting mechanism that forces the immune system to work on producing highly effective antibodies. The body’s task is not only to quickly identify the virus, but also to radically fight it through the production of its own antibodies.
Like any other vaccinations, vaccination against this disease can perform two functions: it protects the patient from a dangerous infection, and also prevents the progression of other infectious epidemics. By agreeing to an injection, each person reduces the likelihood of developing tick-borne encephalitis.
It is known that this form of the disease is not infectious - it can be transmitted directly by tick saliva. This means that getting vaccinated is a personal protective measure. Epidemics of such a virus do not occur, so the disease affects approximately the same number of people every year. Unfortunately, those who have been vaccinated also remain at risk, although in this group of people the disease is much milder and does not have serious consequences.
Most modern vaccinations are carried out twice a year, provided that this is the first vaccination. During revaccination, the procedure is repeated every three years in early spring, when increased tick activity is noticed. As for the body’s reaction to such an injection, it can manifest itself in fainting and severe weakness, severe headache, insomnia, pain at the injection site, as well as short-term enlargement of the lymph nodes. The patient may also suffer from loss of strength and nausea.
As already mentioned, drinking alcohol after a tick vaccination is strictly prohibited. To make sure how dangerous the consequences can be if this rule is not followed, you need to consider in more detail the principle of the action of alcoholic beverages on the body, as well as directly on the vaccine. So, here's what you should know when wondering whether the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine and alcohol are compatible.
The consequences of drinking alcoholic beverages during vaccine administration manifest themselves in different ways. Here, both the individual factor and the volume of alcohol consumed are taken into account. In any case, the use of such drinks during vaccination against infection is strictly prohibited, so there is no need to take risks and test the body’s strength.
Experts say that the process of adaptation of the virus in the body and the production of appropriate antibodies occurs within 96 hours after vaccination. It is during this period that you need to completely give up alcoholic beverages, otherwise prevention will become useless.
Naturally, within a few days after the procedure, most people begin to drink freely with friends, at a noisy feast, or while watching a national team match. Alcohol is allowed in small doses, but this does not mean that you need to go on a binge. Such an unreasonable attitude towards your health will not lead to anything good, except that the vaccination will be ineffective.
As for the duration of abstinence, it varies and depends on the individual factor. It is better to give up alcoholic drinks for the longest possible period of time.
Why are alcoholic drinks dangerous?
It is no secret that alcoholic beverages, by their nature, are very toxic substances, and most drinkers do not realize or incorrectly evaluate the purpose of alcohol-containing compounds. During an intense binge or when consuming large volumes of alcohol, the body begins to rapidly dilate blood vessels, which leads to the following manifestations:
- Loss of coordination of movements.
- A feeling of relaxation appears.
Over time, the body moves into the next stage - intoxication, which is unpleasant and stressful for internal organs and systems. In essence, this stage represents the body being poisoned by toxic substances, so instead of producing antibodies to fight a deadly infection, it begins to fight toxins from the alcohol-containing drink.
There are many consequences for not abstaining from alcohol during vaccination. First of all, this is an increased risk of contracting a dangerous disease due to decreased immune function. The patient may also suffer from high body temperature and seizures.
Blood pressure levels increase significantly, and the cardiovascular system is exposed to all sorts of diseases. The development of liver problems, the appearance of severe dizziness, insomnia or, conversely, intense drowsiness, cannot be ruled out. The patient also feels anxiety and increased pain in the lymph nodes.
Without a doubt, the types of consequences from drinking alcohol during vaccination may differ depending on the individual factor, because while a person with a well-developed immune system may not experience any changes at all, then other people are at serious risk. To prevent this, it is better not to risk it for a glass of cold beer or wine.
However, this is not all the dangerous moments. When performing vaccinations, doctors may prescribe the following drugs to the patient as a stimulant:
- Immunomodulators.
- Vitamins.
- Antibiotics.
And such drugs are completely incompatible with alcohol, therefore any interaction between alcohol and the listed drugs is strictly prohibited. If you do not follow this rule, all vaccination will be useless. As a result, the chances of getting rid of encephalitis will practically disappear.
Is it possible to drink alcohol after a tick vaccination?
Vaccination is voluntary, but it is thanks to it that it has been possible to significantly reduce infection and mortality in endemic areas. If a person decides to get vaccinated, then it is worth preparing for it in advance. It is better to avoid drinking alcoholic beverages not only after the procedure; you should refrain from drinking before the procedure, at least a week before it.
There are two completely opposite opinions about the compatibility of alcohol and the vaccine. Some people consider vaccination a trivial matter that does not deserve special attention, and continue to live their usual lives, without denying themselves anything, including alcohol.
Others, on the contrary, are afraid that due to drinking alcohol, a weakened body will become infected from the introduced encephalitis virus. Both opinions are erroneous, greatly exaggerating both the strength of the vaccine and the effect of alcohol during vaccination.
Alcohol enhances the body’s reaction to external stimuli, and vaccination is, in fact, poison in a small dose, thanks to which immunity is developed. If you start taking strong drinks, the immune system may not cope with the task.
