Influenza vaccination: do or not?

Question # 1. What is the point in vaccination, if after it is still everything is influenza and caught?

It's not quite so. Not only 20% of influenza vaccinated. This may be caused by the fact that the vaccine was incorrectly stored, and she lost its effectiveness. Or infection occurred when the vaccination immunity has not yet been formed. But even in this case, after vaccination, the disease is moved easier.

There are statistics: in the grafted frequency of autumn-winter cold - not only flu - decreases at least twice. Vaccine enhances the development of protective protein - interferon, and strengthens general immunity.

Question # 2. Vaccination make before the beginning of the epidemic. If then the virus of another strain comes, then it will be useless?

Of course, the discrepancy with the forecasts of scientists happens. However, even then vaccines work, albeit with less efficiency. Different strains of influenza virus have a number of common antigens, so that the vaccine from one strain protects to some extent from others. And even in these cases, the grafts are easier than unsecured.

Question number 3. Vaccination exacerbates chronic ailments.

This is a very rare phenomenon. On 87 and a half million vaccinations, there are only about 300 cases of exacerbations.

To avoid complications, do not hesitate to complain to vaccinologist for all the unpleasant feeling and health problems. Most likely, you will recommend the splitting vaccine and the antihistamines will input or increase the dose of permanent drugs.

Question number 4. Imported vaccines are better than domestic.

In fact, they protect them equally well.

Question number 5. What is better - spray or injection?

It is usually believed that spray. American scientists surveying 8,000 vaccinated children, noticed that vaccine spray is more effective. However, the spray contains only one-piece viruses, which means it has more contraindications and more often causes temperature increase.

Well, if you advise you to introduce another one - against the pneumococcal infection - we advise not to doubt. A little-known fact: 60% of the AHR cause no viruses, but pneumococcus. This bacterium sets out in the nasopharynx and becomes the cause of not only pneumonia, but also otitis, hymorite, bronchitis, pharyngitis, arthritis.

Especially needed vaccination in any chronic diseases. But it will be very useful and those who caught up several times in the winter, and smokers with their reduced local immunity.

And a few more questions:

Question number 6. How doctors find out what type of influenza virus will circulate this year?

Virus circulation forecast is based on the International Monitoring Network of the World Health Organization. Specialized laboratories collect samples of viruses in those places where the peak of morbidity has already been passed. These are countries located in the southern hemisphere - their winter is just at our summer.

Question number 7. What vaccines will protect better from influenza?

Only released this year, taking into account the recommendations of WHO. Last year's vaccines, even with a not yet completed period of action, it is better not to use - due to action they are not raised, because they were designed for other strains of viruses.

Question number 8. Does it be necessary for the flu every year?

If the coming year will circulate those strains from which you were vaccinated a year ago, then vaccination can be safe. Immunization is absolutely necessary for people in the risk group: Children, Elderly, Patients with Chronic Diseases.

Question number 9. Can antiviral drugs be protected from influenza?

Antiviral drugs are able to significantly reduce the time of illness and relieve it. Only they need to always have at hand and use for the first time three days of illness.