"EnceVir": instructions for use, analogues and reviews

A dangerous viral disease is tick-borne encephalitis, transmitted by bite of an infected ixodid tick. Pathology is difficult and can not be effectively treated. One way to protect doctors is called vaccination. For vaccination, the vaccine "EnceVir" is often used. Instruction for use recommends vaccination against the disease according to a certain scheme.

Description of the preparation

Almost 100% of the current encephalitis virus (tick-borne) can be protected against the modern vaccine of the Russian production EnceVir. In its composition there are inactivated whole cells of the virus, which have undergone special treatment and can not provoke the development of the disease. One ampoule contains chicken embryo protein, aluminum hydroxide and donor albumin. The advantage of the vaccine is the absence of preservatives, pharmacaldehyde and antibiotics in the composition. The liquid looks like a suspension and has no superfluous (foreign) inclusions.

The instruction for use of the vaccine "EnceVir" is positioned as a means to stimulate the production of cellular, humoral immunity in relation to tick-borne encephalitis virus. According to the opinion of the developers, the drug is able to protect the human body from many strains of viral disease, common in Asia and Europe. It should be borne in mind that the drug has a number of contraindications and can only be prescribed by a doctor.

Indications

Prevention of infection with the encephalitis virus (tick-borne) is the main indication for the use of the vaccine "EnceVir". The manufacturer recommends the use of inactivated vaccine to persons over 18 years of age who live in an unfavorable territory. The drug, getting into the body, is able to teach the immune system to resist pathogens. The vaccination is necessary for the production of immunoglobulins (antibodies) relative to the cells of the virus.

Symptoms of tick-borne encephalitis

Pathology causes damage to the brain, spinal cord. The incubation period is usually 10-14 days. Symptoms of infection will depend on the form of the viral disease. The disease is characterized by the appearance of the following symptoms:

• Feverish condition;
• weakness;
• lack of appetite;
• Bouts of tachycardia;
• Vomiting;
• photophobia;
• nausea;
• Convulsions;
• Increased sensitivity of the skin (meningeal form);
• Involuntary tilting of the head back;
• Hypersomnia;
• chills.

The most unfavorable is the focal form of the disease. In this case, there is an infection of the substance of the brain and spinal cord, which leads to serious disruption of the respiratory, cardiac systems. To protect yourself from such negative consequences of the bite of an ixodid tick, you need to get vaccinated with modern medications, for example with EnceVir.

Instructions for use

The vaccine (0.5 ml dose) is introduced into the deltoid muscle. The first inoculation can be done after the examination of the patient and the exclusion of contraindications. Enter the vaccine can be one of two recommended by the manufacturer of the scheme.

According to one scheme, a second vaccination should be performed 2 months after the initial administration of the drug. The third immunization should occur in 12 months. In the second scheme, a second injection is given after 5-7 months. A year later, a third vaccination with the drug "EnceVir" is carried out.

The vaccine can be used for emergency immunization. In this case, the second dose of the drug is administered 14 days after the initial inoculation, and the last one - after 12 months. Immunity will begin to develop after 28 days after the first administration of the drug.

Every three years, revaccination is indicated. Doctors say that all medicines intended for the prevention of this ailment are interchangeable.

Vaccine use in pediatrics

Initially, there was a practice of immunizing small patients with this medication. However, at present, the vaccine "EnceVir" is not administered to children. This is due to the frequent development of side effects, which were recorded by doctors. Their relationship with the administration of the drug is proven.

The vaccine "EnceVir Neo", which was approved for use in pediatric practice, was developed. The manufacturer recommends using a product for the inoculation of children from 3 years.

Immunization should be started in the autumn-winter period. The second inoculation is not put earlier than 2 weeks after the first. The interval should not exceed 30 days. The last, third, the vaccine is administered 3 months after the second. Children are given an annual revaccination. If two vaccines are missed, immunization should be started first.

Babies under 4 years of age are given 0.25 ml of the drug. The volume of a single dose for children of 4-6 years is 0.5 ml of the drug "EnceVir Neo".

Contraindications

The agent can be appointed only in the event that the patient has no definite contraindications. The instruction "EnceVir" can not be used in the following cases:

• Intolerance to chicken protein;
• Hypersensitivity to substances in the vaccine;
• bronchial asthma;
• Age to 18 years;
• diabetes;
• Blood pathology;
• Negative reaction to previous immunization;
• Thyrotoxicosis;
• Cardiovascular failure;
• Severe liver and kidney pathology;
• epilepsy;
• tuberculosis;
• pregnancy;
• Exacerbation of chronic pathologies.

Immunization can be performed only a month after full recovery after a previous illness or when remission is achieved. After delivery, the vaccine can be administered to a woman as early as day 14.

Adverse events

The immune system can negatively react to the introduction of the inactivated vaccine "EnceVir". The instruction for use warns that the reaction develops both at the local and general level. Most often there is soreness (sometimes puffiness) at the site of the medication. There may also be a slight increase in temperature, general weakness, headache.

The manufacturer - the company "Microgen" - warns that negative reactions can develop within the first two days after immunization. On the third day, side effects disappear. If the state of health deteriorates significantly, the doctor should be consulted immediately.

EnceVir: Reviews

The domestic vaccine has earned both negative and positive recommendations. Many adult patients have well tolerated the introduction of the vaccine. It is recommended to carry out immunization only after the examination in order to avoid the development of side effects described by the manufacturer.

Negative experience in the use of the drug is associated with its use in pediatrics. Negative reactions from the defense system in this case developed very often. Therefore, to vaccinate children, you should use only the children's version of the vaccine "EnceVir" or use imported analogues, which are much better tolerated by the body.