Vaccines have been helping to protect human health and prevent the spread of dangerous diseases for over two centuries. Thanks to them, vaccinated individuals are less likely to fall ill, and if they do get sick, they experience milder symptoms with fewer complications. Medical professionals emphasize the importance of regular vaccination not only for children but also for adults, as after turning 18, immunizations need to be renewed every 10 years.
- Prevention of diphtheria and tetanus is particularly important.
- In times of war, immunization becomes even more critical due to the rapid spread of infections.
Government officials in Drohobych set an example by getting vaccinated against these diseases at their local clinic. The procedure was organized by the Drohobych District Department of the Lviv Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention with support from the local health department.
Manager Ihor Maikut emphasizes that all adults need to undergo revaccination every 10 years or start with a primary course of three doses of the DTP-M vaccine if there is no record of previous immunization.
- Moreover, adults should catch up on missed childhood vaccines against measles, rubella, and mumps.
- Another important vaccine is against hepatitis B.
Leader Volodymyr Chuba notes that to create a safe environment, the vaccination coverage among the population needs to be high: 80% of adults and 95% of children. Currently, vaccination against diphtheria and tetanus in Ukraine is free and available at primary healthcare facilities in Drohobych and Stebnyk. For more information, you can contact your family doctor or the clinic’s call center at (067) 26-00-103.