Cases of diphtheria have already been recorded in Transcarpathia.
Diphtheria is an acute infectious disease with an airborne transmission mechanism, characterized by local fibrinous inflammation (mainly of the mucous membranes of the mouth of the pharynx) and general intoxication with a predominant lesion of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, kidneys.
Diphtheria: what you need to know
- temperature increase;
- sore throat;
- complication of breathing and swallowing;
- hoarseness of voice;
- plaque on the tonsils.
The first symptoms of diphtheria resemble a sore throat, therefore, at the first signs, you should immediately contact your pediatrician or family doctor.
In addition, with diphtheria, the following appears:
- specific smell from the mouth;
- enlarged lymph nodes;
- nasopharyngeal mucosa swells.
Cases of diphtheria have already been recorded in Transcarpathia.
What are the complications of diphtheria?
The disease is transmitted by airborne droplets or household items that the patient used. It affects the heart, kidneys, nervous system. Large films grow on the tonsils, which can lead to asphyxia.
How to save yourself from diphtheria?
There is no cure for diphtheria. The only way to protect yourself from the disease and prevent the development of dangerous complications is vaccination in children and revaccination in adults.
According to the immunization schedule:
- children at 2, 4 and 6 months are vaccinated with the DPT vaccine. Revaccination is carried out at 18 months and 6 years.
- at 16 years of age, vaccination is done with ADP-M vaccination, and after that, revaccination should be repeated every 10 years.
Vaccination and past illness does not guarantee lifelong protection. Therefore, it is important to carry out vaccination / revaccination on time. But in people who have been vaccinated, the disease will proceed without complications.
Where can you get vaccinated?
In Ukraine, vaccination against diphtheria is included in the list of mandatory vaccinations guaranteed by the state. It can be done at your family doctor or pediatrician for free.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women can be vaccinated.
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