Instructions for use of the vaccine Tick-E-Wak

Tick ​​E Vac - a domestic drug that appeared on the pharmaceutical market, registered in March 2012. The vaccine is being manufactured by the enterprise for the production of bactericidal, viral preparations of the Institute of Poliomyelitis, Viral Encephalitis named after MP Chumakov. It is produced in the form of suspensions for intramuscular administration.

Brief description of the drug

The vaccine Mite E Vac is available in ampoules with different dosages of the active component:

• for children over 13 years old, adults - 0.5 ml;
• from a year to 16 years - 0.25 ml.

The main active ingredient is the inactivated antigen of the CE virus, the auxiliary is human albumin. The composition lacks antibiotics, farmaldehyde, preservatives.

The homogeneous suspension acts thanks to the purified encephalitis virus. Cells primarily developed in chicken embryos. The quality of the materials supplied meets all the requirements, there is appropriate documentation. Human albumin is obtained from blood plasma of donors. Mite Evac stimulates the production of antibodies to tick-borne encephalitisprovides protection against serious illness with terrible consequences. After a course of two vaccines against encephalitis, antibodies are found in 90% of vaccinees.

On a note!

Capable of transmitting a viral infection ixodid ticks. Infected through the blood of animals. Ticks themselves do not get sick, the female passes the virus to a new generation of parasites. The virus enters the bloodstream of a person not during a bite, but when it is sloppy parasite extraction. Infected blood enters the wound, infection occurs.

Indications for use Tick E Vac

Persons living in areas enzootic for tick-borne encephalitis should be vaccinated. Vaccinations are given to children aged 1 year. Necessarily vaccinate medical staff, as well as persons who, by the nature of their professional activities, are often in places of infection: forest, field.

A vaccine course has been shown to people who plan to visit tick-borne encephalitis sites.

On a note!

The tick vaccine is not included in the number of mandatory vaccinations, but with an increased risk of the disease, everyone should be protected.

Vaccination Mite E Vac stimulates the production of antibodies, prevents the onset of the disease after the virus enters the bloodstream, or alleviates symptoms. Vaccinated people recover faster, and there are practically no complications.

Contraindications Tick E Vac

The manufacturer notes the good tolerance of the vaccine, a minimum of side effects. Contraindications are standard:

• individual intolerance to the components;
• fever;
• atopic dermatitis at the acute stage;
• food allergy;
• bronchial asthma;
• autoimmune disorders;
• age up to 1 year;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• rheumatism;
• tuberculosis;
• epilepsy with frequent seizures;
• renal, liver failure;
• heart attack, stroke;
• diabetes with a sugar level of more than 10 units;
• endocrine disorders;
• oncology;
• cardiovascular failure.

Important!

You should not be vaccinated after a viral disease earlier than 2 weeks. A study on the effect of the Mite E Vacc vaccine on pregnant women, the development of the fetus was not conducted. Vaccination should be carried out in special cases under the supervision of specialists. Nursing women are allowed to do tick-borne encephalitis vaccine 14 days after delivery.

Instructions for use Tick E Vac

Intramuscularly injected into the shoulder. The ampoule is opened immediately before use. At the end of the shelf life, the drug is prohibited. The vaccine should be stored at a temperature of +8 degrees Celsius. Before use, it should be at room temperature for 2 hours.

• Preventive vaccination Tick E Vak. The primary course should be started in the spring. The vaccine begins to act after 14 days. Tick ​​activity peak accounts for the end of May, the beginning of June. The next vaccine should be done after 5-7 months, preferably in the fall. With this vaccination scheme, a person is completely protected from a dangerous disease. The risk is significantly reduced after the first injection, but be sure to complete the course with a second vaccination.
• Emergency vaccination Tick E Vac. After tick bite should be vaccinated within 4 days. The drug will stop the development of the virus or provide a weak course of the disease without serious consequences. A vaccine is also indicated during the season of activity of infected ticks. The course consists of two vaccinations, which are carried out with an interval of 2 weeks. Visit the forest, nature should not be earlier than 14 days after the second vaccine. Evak children tick is administered at a dose of 0.25 ml up to 16 years. Adults 0.5 ml at a time. Revaccination is carried out after a year, do one vaccination in the usual dose. Subsequently, vaccination is carried out every 3 years, if necessary.

Important!

Vaccination should be carried out under sterile conditions in compliance with all the rules of antiseptics, asepsis. The bottle is checked for integrity, and the solution is agitated until a suspension forms. The use of an ampoule that was stored in violation of the temperature regime is prohibited. Register in a special journal indicating the series, number of ampoules, batch, manufacturer, other information required by law.

Side Effects Tick E Vac

Adults tolerate the vaccine more easily than children. Also take into account the individual characteristics of the body. People prone to allergic reactions should take antihistamines 2 days before vaccination and 3 days after the injection. In most cases, the drug does not cause pronounced side effects.

In some cases, in adults, children of different ages, there is:

• A slight increase in temperature to 37.5 degrees Celsius. The temperature in the child after the injection lasts for the first 2 days. When increasing to 38 degrees, it is allowed to use antipyretic drugs.
• Redness, slight swelling at the injection site. Passes in a few days without special therapy.
• A systemic reaction of the body is observed - headache, weakness, malaise, drowsiness, nausea, stool disturbance.

Side effects appear in the first 2 days after vaccination, unpleasant symptoms of 3 days are kept. Very rarely, breathing problems, shortness of breath, anaphylactic shock are observed. In order to avoid an unforeseen reaction of the body after the injection, a person should be under the supervision of specialists for half an hour.

Important!

In the early days, overall well-being worsens, so you should not drive a car, perform work that requires high accuracy. It is forbidden to take alcohol during the first 3 days. Otherwise intensified side effects. With the introduction immunoglobulin against tick-borne encephalitis and vaccination, a break of at least 1 month should be observed.

Encevir or Tick E Vac

An analogue is a domestic vaccine - EnceVir. The composition is completely identical.It is produced in the form of a suspension for intramuscular administration. In the ampoule, one dose is 0.5 ml. It is allowed to use from 18 years. It is actively used in the tick-borne encephalitis season for prevention and treatment.

Vaccination is carried out according to several schemes. For prevention, the first injection is done on any day, the second - after 1-2 months or 5-6. The third is done after 12 months, followed by an interval of 3 years. With emergency vaccination, the break between the first and second vaccination is only 14 days. The third is done in a year.

On a note!

There is no particular difference between EnceVir and Tick E Vac. The first drug is prohibited for injecting into children under 18 years of age. When choosing one or another remedy for protection, you need to consider age. All indications, contraindications, side effects are identical.

Price, where to buy

In pharmacies in Moscow, the drug costs from 3 thousand rubles. up to 6 thousand rubles It is possible to order a domestic manufacturer’s product via the Internet. However, in order to avoid a poor-quality, spoiled product, it is better to turn to specialists for help. Vaccinations against tick-borne encephalitis are done in state institutions and private clinics.

Reviews of Tick E Vac

Tick-borne encephalitis is a serious disease with serious consequences. Preventative measures due attention should be paid. According to reviews, the vaccine is well tolerated, does not cause side effects, reliably protects.

In the past year in outskirts of Moscow cases of encephalitis have been reported. When she discovered on her child after the next visit to the dacha tick, my hair stood on end. I called the emergency room immediately by emergency number, they told me that I had to go to the infectious disease specialist. They pulled out a tick, packed it in a special jar. The vaccine vaccine Tick E Vak for encephalitis was given to us for free. And already tick analysis in the laboratory cost us 2 thousand rubles. There were no side effects from vaccination, the temperature did not rise, anti-allergic drugs were not taken. According to the results of the analysis, the tick was absolutely healthy, but now I'm not so worried when we go to the country with a child.

Anna, Moscow

Shocked the story of a business woman who contracted tick-borne encephalitis after a parasite bite. From a beautiful woman turned into an invalid. After the plot, I immediately went to a private clinic to vaccinate myself, a child. It was not possible to persuade her husband. The cost of one dose is 600 rubles., Adult double rate. There were no side effects, the vaccine against encephalitis is very well tolerated. The only drawback is the high price.

Irina, Tver

Before vaccination, it is necessary to undergo examination by a therapist, get approval.