Who scares Ukrainians outbreak of a deadly disease

There is a risk of outbreaks of pertussis and tetanus.

The world health organization believes that in Ukraine due to low immunization coverage, there is the risk of an outbreak of pertussis, and tetanus.

So, from 2013 to 2016 in Ukraine, 30 people died from whooping cough and tetanus. In 2016, the who reported that vaccine coverage in Ukraine is the lowest in Europe.

So, last year only 46% of children were immunized. In 2015 against diphtheria were vaccinated with 0.1% of adults in 2016 – 21%. If 90-95% of people have immunity against infectious diseases, it does not apply across the country.

“This is a manageable infection. Their distribution depends on the vaccination coverage. It can be assumed that a low level of pribivanii in recent years, a possible epidemic increase of the disease,” explained senior researcher of the Institute of epidemiology and infectious diseases Igor Marychev.

According to immunologist Vadim, Kotsarenko, Ukrainians are not vaccinated due to migration. Moving around the country, patients remain attached with the medical institution at the place of residence. The second reason is poor health and enlightenment. In the best case, recall of vaccination can when applying for a job. But usually of vaccination remember, when you step on a rusty nail, the doctor said.

“Periodically, outbreaks of diphtheria in the adult population there, and the disease is much more difficult than in children. Unfortunately, it is the result of missed vaccination in childhood and neglect of revaccination. In tetanus also, there are cases. After contact with stabnikova wand risk of disease in humans without vaccinations is much greater. To revaktsinirujut need, because it is a particularly dangerous infection is a very high risk of death,” said Kozarenko.

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