Diphtheria, influenza, human papillomavirus, hepatitis A - recommends these vaccinations do adults acting Minister of Health Juliana Suprun. About their importance for adult Juliana Suprun told on his page to Facebook.
Every 10 years for adults to do revaccination diphtheria and tetanus. These vaccinations are part of the national calendar, and purchased by the state. Therefore, adults can get them for free at the clinic. But there are other vaccines that can protect against dangerous diseases.
Flu shots
Ulyana Suprun recommends doing flu shots annually. Get vaccinated against the flu, it is desirable at the beginning of epidemiological season, but even before the end of the activity of the disease, that is, until the spring need to be vaccinated. It is particularly important to vaccinate against the flu people who are at risk:
- pregnant women at any stage of gestation;
- children from 6 months to 5 years;
- Adults older than 65 years;
- Adults and children with chronic diseases (cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, chronic lung disease, asthma, etc.);
- people who are often in contact with sick influenza, in particular health professionals.
Vaccination against human papilloma virus
HPV is extremely common. Most often transmitted through sexual contact, and most people are infected soon after the start of sexual activity. Why is it so dangerous? The infection causes cervical cancer - one of the most common cancers.
In most countries, a vaccine against human papillomavirus infection is administered only to girls of 9 years old, as well as women. But in some countries this vaccination is recommended already and boys, for example, in the UK and Israel. Vaccination against HPV allows it to stop transmission from person to person, it is better to protect women the risk of cervical cancer, as well as to protect girls and boys from cancer of the mouth and throat, the genitals and anus.
For complete protection against HPV infection, depending on the type of vaccine, enter 2-3 doses of vaccine.
Vaccination against hepatitis A
Outbreaks of hepatitis A can occur in Ukraine because of the water pollution, so it recommended vaccinations for children and adults. Vaccination against hepatitis A is necessary to carry if you are traveling to countries where it is common, in particular - in Africa, Asia and South America.
Children from 1 year and adults administered 2 doses of hepatitis B vaccine A.
These vaccines are not part of the national calendar and not purchased by the state. You can buy them on their own in a pharmacy or to be vaccinated in a private clinic. To find out where to get vaccinated, how to store the vaccine before it will be put, and when it is better to do - be sure to consult with your family doctor.
You will also be interested to know what a Pap test and why it should definitely go to every woman.
More: https://moz.gov.ua
Based on materials https://www.facebook.com/ulanasuprun/posts/2242358646048690
