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Dear visitors! Every year, Ukraine sees a significant rise in flu cases during the autumn-winter period. The Ministry of Health and Legislation Protection of Ukraine emphasizes the importance of following preventive measures against flu infection, as well as proper measures in case of illness.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide die from flu complications. Contrary to popular myths, the flu is not just a "cold," but a fairly serious infectious disease. Understanding the dangers of the flu helps people make timely decisions about protection, since it affects vul

Is it worth getting vaccinated against polio and at what age Vaccination against polio is the only way to protect a child from this viral disease, the consequences of which can lead to disability. The most severe and, unfortunately, not rare manifestation of poliomyelitis is paralysis. In this ca

Rabies is a viral, extremely dangerous disease that primarily affects the brain and its membranes and always ends in death after the first symptoms appear. But humanity has ways to prevent the development of the disease, even if the virus has already entered the body. How can you get infected?

First aid Rinse the wound thoroughly with running water and soap for 10-15 minutes. This is extremely important in order to wash away the saliva and the virus contained in it. If there is no soap in direct access - just wash with water. If you get to water even after a few hours, the wound

Rabies, as you know, is a dangerous disease that can be prevented through vaccination. People who are in constant contact with animals that could potentially carry the rabies virus can and even should receive preventive vaccination. Who Needs Preventive Vaccination? Veterinary medicine p

Главным элементом профилактики распространенности бешенства среди животных является их вакцинация. Да, вакцина не защищает на 100% каждое конкретное животное. Но вакцинация более 70% собак прерывает передачу бешенства среди них. А они, как вы помните, главный источник бешенства для человека. Также п

Symptoms of tick-borne encephalitis in an adult Tick-borne encephalitis (TE) is a viral infection characterized by a predominant damage to the central nervous system. Infection with tick-borne encephalitis occurs through a tick bite. The carriers of the virus are ixodid ticks, which are infected

When I am asked how to strengthen immunity, I first smile and then ask questions. There are many questions. The conversation can take half an hour, or maybe an hour. But sometimes the answers may not be found at the end of this hour. I have been working as a pediatric immunologist for more than 2

Tetanus vaccination for children: why vaccination is necessary Tetanus is an acute infectious disease caused by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is usually found in soil, dust, and manure. Spores of the pathogen, as a rule, enter the body through a wound. Tetanus bacillus produce

Since May 2018, a new vaccination calendar has been introduced in Ukraine, recognized by European experts. Vaccination centers in Kyiv and other cities of Ukraine operate in private and state specialized medical institutions. On the website of our clinic you can find information about the diseases a

Diphtheria and vaccination against it Diphtheria is a dangerous infectious disease, the only way to prevent it is vaccination. For many, vaccination against diphtheria is something scary and dangerous, but in fact it is part of the mandatory disease prevention program. Doctors do not give a full

The first symptoms of measles, treatment, prevention Measles is an infection of viral etiology, which is characterized by lesions of the upper respiratory tract and rashes throughout the body. The virus negatively affects the immune system, affects the walls of blood vessels. Measles affects not

A child of any age can take a trip with you if you take the necessary precautions. Thanks to the recommendations of Natalia Sidelnikova, a pediatrician at Dobrobut Medical Center, your vacation will be useful and safe for your child and comfortable for his or her parents. Take responsibility for

Influenza virus symptoms in adults and children More than 90% of infectious diseases are acute respiratory viral infections, in particular influenza. Among the main symptoms of the flu virus in adults are fever, weakness, body aches, intoxication. The infection is transmitted by airborne and cont