May 24, 2011

While using some yet insects humanity cure their ills , Other insects, on the contrary, pose a grave danger to humans. In Russia, there is increased activity of ticks.

The head physician   Gennady Onishchenko expressed concern about tick-borne activity. In 64 regions of the country an increase in their activity. Number of people bitten by ticks is increasing every day. To date, more than 100 thousand Russian citizens have tick bites. In some regions, the number of victims is several times higher than last year's figures.

The main danger, which are fraught with these little insects is that they carry such infectious diseases as Lyme disease   and tick encephalitis . Transmission occurs through the bite. Luckily, not all ticks are carriers of dangerous viruses.

The main prevention measures were and are vaccinated population and Territories by the specialized treatment facilities. Across Russia held activities to treatment against ticks carefully in anticipation of summer vacation season are handled children's health institutions. Currently, the number of treated areas of 1, 5 times more than in 2010.

Vaccination is the most effective means to combat the incidence of tick-borne encephalitis. The procedure is done in several stages, and requires early passage, ie immunizations begin to put roughly from September to the time of tick activity, April-May, to finish their reception.

To date, vaccination was carried out in Russia preparation "EntseVir" . Serious complications and side effects, especially in children, caused suspension of the Health Ministry of the Russian Federation to use this means of prevention . The decision was taken after a number of Russian regions received complaints on the said drug.

In addition to these measures, there are very simple and necessary for the implementation regulations . When visiting the forest sure to wear a hat, cover your neck, clothing should cover as much as possible the surface of the body should be filled pants into socks. In addition to these measures, it is necessary to apply protivokleschevoy drugs regularly inspect themselves.

K the first signs of infection   tick-borne encephalitis include: an increase in temperature to 38 degrees, weakness, nausea, and headaches. If you find a tick on your skin you need to urgently seek medical advice. Early treatment will help to avoid the transition to a chronic form of infection, prevent disability and death.