What is vaccination
Vaccination against a disease is done by introducing a vaccine into the body - a drug that contains the causative agent of the disease or its toxins.
Moreover, the pathogen can be live or attenuated - that is, weakened.
When a vaccine enters a person's body, the immune system begins to react to it. This reaction can be expressed in different ways: either an infectious process develops, but is less active than during natural infection, or there are no manifestations.
The main purpose of vaccination is to develop active artificial immunity to this disease.
It is called active because the body itself produces immune defense against the causative agent of the disease (as opposed to the action of serum, which contains ready-made antibodies).
Vaccines are administered to the human body in different ways: orally, by injection into different parts of the body (shoulder, leg, buttock muscle) or subcutaneously.
Most vaccinations are given in childhood, starting at birth.
Vaccines can contain pathogens of one, two or more diseases at the same time; they are called mono-, bi-, and polyvalent.
Any vaccination has its side effects and can cause complications, which most often frightens parents.
The main points that you need to pay attention to are the quality and compliance with the storage rules of the vaccine. These drugs are very sensitive to temperature and humidity.
Lowering the temperature below the recommended level can kill living pathogens, making the vaccination completely useless.
An increase in it provokes the proliferation of pathogenic organisms, and such a vaccination causes the development of the disease in the child, as if he had become infected with it naturally.
Pathogen toxins also change their properties if storage rules are not followed. In medical institutions, vaccines are stored under the close supervision of a responsible healthcare professional.
Under no circumstances should medications be used after the expiration date.
The function of vaccines against disease
A vaccine introduced into the human body is a weakened pathogen with a preserved antigenic structure. Vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis acts as a starting mechanism that triggers the immune system. The body must not only learn to recognize the virus and fight it, but also produce its own antibodies.
Any vaccination performs 2 functions: it protects the person to whom the vaccine is administered, and is also a condition for reducing the likelihood of epidemics. By vaccinating oneself, each person protects hundreds, if not thousands, of people from infectious diseases.
Tick-borne encephalitis is one of those diseases that are not transmitted from person to person through any form of contact. Its virus penetrates the human body only together with the saliva of the tick. For this reason, vaccination against encephalitis represents an action of personal protection. There are no epidemics of tick-borne encephalitis. Every year, approximately the same number of people are affected by this disease. Those who have been vaccinated can also get sick, but in this case the disease usually goes away easily and without serious consequences.
Modern vaccinations against encephalitis are given 2 times a year if vaccination occurs for the first time. For revaccination, vaccination is done once every 3 years in the early spring.
There are several types of reactions to the vaccine:
- fainting immediately after administration followed by weakness and headache;
- headache, weakness, fever;
- sleep disturbance;
- pain at the injection site;
- temporary enlargement of lymph nodes;
- unusual vigor, mobility and performance on the day of vaccination, weakness and headache on the second day.
All these consequences are temporary and represent a natural reaction of the body to the introduction of the encephalitis virus. Of course, the most pleasant consequence is vigor and efficiency, which are associated with the activation of the immune system, but all other types of reactions are natural. After 3 days, these symptoms disappear, and the person feels healthy again, but the immune reaction will finally end in 2 weeks. Fainting usually occurs in those who are vaccinated for the first time in their lives.
Can I drink alcohol after vaccination?
The administration of a vaccine product places a significant burden on the human immune system. Such events force it to work more intensively, which allows it to produce the amount of antibodies necessary to prevent infections.
As a result of vaccination, a persistent immune response is formed, which creates protection for many years. That is why, during the formation of protective bodies, the human body must be absolutely healthy in order to tolerate vaccination normally.
It is known that regular consumption of alcoholic beverages, regardless of their strength, leads to disruption of the normal functioning of the structures of the immune system. As a result, alcohol begins to suppress the immune system and leads to the activation of chronic pathological processes. In addition, alcohol causes intoxication of the body, which negatively affects the generation of protective complexes.
Ethyl alcohol itself does not interact with the vaccine solution, but can neutralize the effect of the vaccine.
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Areas endemic for tick-borne borreliosis (Lyme disease)
Endemic areas for tick-borne borreliosis are:
- Leningrad, Tver, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Kaliningrad, Perm, Tyumen, Moscow regions,
- as well as the Ural, West Siberian and Far Eastern regions.
However, every year the distribution area of ticks infected with Borrelia expands, and cases of the disease are recorded almost throughout the country. For more detailed information, you can contact the regional department of Rospotrebnadzor or thematic resources on the Internet.
The main peak of tick activity will occur in June-July. At the moment, specialists have treated urban forest parks, cemeteries, and recreational areas. However, the “main blow” will still fall on forests, summer cottages and outdoor recreation areas.
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ADSM vaccination - transcript
Most vaccinations have names in the form of abbreviations, which encrypt the names of the diseases against which they are directed.
ADSM means adsorbed diphtheria-tetanus in small doses.
Many parents draw a parallel with the DPT vaccine, which stands for adsorbed pertussis-diphtheria-tetanus vaccine.
These two vaccines are indeed similar in some components: against tetanus and diphtheria, but ADSM lacks the pertussis component.
In addition, it does include small doses of components, therefore it is a lighter option compared to DPT and monovalent AD and AS (separate vaccines against diphtheria and tetanus).
Why are diphtheria and tetanus dangerous?
The need to invent a vaccine against tetanus and diphtheria is explained by the fact that these diseases are truly dangerous and can cause death in both children and adults.
Tetanus is a disease that affects the nervous system and causes severe muscle tension, leading to seizures. The pathogenic bacterium releases a strong toxin that causes paralysis and destruction of blood cells.
Infection occurs most often through wounds, especially deep ones, and through bites of poisonous insects and spiders.
ADSM vaccination for children
This vaccination is used for children starting from 6 years of age, since at this age the presence of the pertussis component is no longer relevant.
An older child experiences whooping cough in a milder form, and the number of complications is minimized.
This vaccination may also be recommended for children who do not tolerate DTP well. The introduction of a lightweight vaccine provokes the formation of active immunity in the baby, but does not cause dangerous side effects, which sometimes occur in children with hypersensitivity.
After vaccination with ADSM at 6 years of age, the child is re-vaccinated at 14-16 years of age to maintain immunity against diphtheria and tetanus.
ADSM vaccination is given to adults. How to get vaccinated and when
The drug looks like a yellowish-white suspension, with a loose sediment that disappears after shaking. The drug contains the preservative merthiolate 60 mcg, but its amount is not dangerous to the body.
Explanation of the name:
- A – toxoid
- D – diphtheria
- C – tetanus, purified adsorbed
Anatoxin is a safe preparation from a microbial toxin, deprived of toxic properties by exposure to formaldehyde, capable of inducing active immunity in vaccinated people. The ADSM vaccine contains tetanus and diphtheria toxoids.
Adsorbed means collected on something, in this case the components of the graft are adsorbed using aluminum hydroxide. Reduced dose of antigens compared to ADS vaccination.
The drug is administered intramuscularly; thanks to the sorbent, antibodies are released gradually, provoking the development of immunity. If antibodies immediately enter the blood, the immune system will neutralize them, but this will not lead to the formation of long-term protection.
Let's take a closer look at the question of when and where the ADS-M vaccination is given, and what it is intended for.
ADS-M is used:
- for revaccination of tetanus and diphtheria in children from the age of 6-7 years
- revaccination in adolescents aged 16-17 years
- revaccination in adults every 10 years
- prevention of tetanus in injuries
- in exceptional cases, ADS-M is used as a replacement for DTP or ADS
Where do children get the ADS-M vaccine? When immunizing young children, intramuscular injections are given only in the anterior outer part of the thigh, this is stipulated in the Sanitary and Epidemiological Rules in paragraph 3.37. This is due to the fact that this muscle is better developed than others in the body of even the smallest children.
Modern medicine has come to the conclusion that injection of vaccines into the buttock area is not safe for children. The fact is that in 5% of children, the nerve trunks are abnormally located and with an injection in the buttock, they can be damaged. When inserted into the thigh, there is no risk of damaging large vessels or nerve structures because they are not located in this part of the thigh.
WHO also recommends two injection sites:
- Front outer thigh
- Deltoid brachialis
- For older children, ADS-M is placed in the outer part of the shoulder, provided that the muscle frame is well developed.
Where do adults get the ADS-M vaccine? For adults, the vaccine is given in the shoulder area, but it can also be given in the thigh. If the area of the vaccinated person is covered with a fat layer, then the injection is carried out in the subscapular area. The injection site may hurt from the vaccine; if it is the hip, then perhaps the child or adult will limp, so it is better to inject it in the shoulder area.
The puncture site with a needle is so small that it heals quickly, so you can safely wash or swim without any effect on your well-being. If the temperature rises after vaccination, you usually do not take a bath.
Compatibility of measles vaccines with alcoholic beverages
Children and adults in local clinics are vaccinated free of charge with a domestic drug - mumps-measles or rubella-measles cultured live vaccine from Microgen. There is also a Russian single-component live measles vaccine (LMV). Among the imported vaccinations, polyvalent Priorix, MMP II and the monovaccine Ruvax are used. These drugs contain weakened live viruses.
Cultured measles vaccine live
When antigenic material enters the blood, the body begins to produce antibodies to fight the virus. This contributes to the formation of acquired immunity. All types of measles vaccines are not compatible with alcoholic beverages: alcohol can neutralize or greatly weaken the effect of the vaccine.
If you follow all vaccination rules, the risk of adverse reactions is low and is only 1%. When consuming alcoholic beverages, this figure increases to 30%. This means that out of 100 immunized individuals, 30 will have negative consequences and complications.
Most often, drinking alcohol after vaccination contributes to the following side effects:
- muscle and joint pain;
- stool disorder;
- nausea and vomiting;
- heart rhythm disturbance (tachycardia);
- swelling;
- spasms;
- increase in thermometer readings to 39 degrees and above;
- exacerbation of chronic pathologies;
- dyspnea;
- allergic manifestations;
- headache;
- loss of consciousness;
- surges in blood pressure.
If a person drinks alcohol after vaccination and develops the conditions described above, then you should call an emergency team as soon as possible. Another danger of drinking alcohol after immunization is that while intoxicated, a person may not notice the development of adverse reactions. Failure to see a doctor in a timely manner can lead to serious irreversible consequences.
How long after vaccination can I drink alcohol?
The answer to the question whether drinking alcohol after vaccination against hepatitis and other diseases is already clear. But it is not yet clear how long after administration you can take an alcoholic drink. As a rule, the doctor allows you to drink after 3 days. During this time, the injection site heals and antibodies are produced. The likelihood of side effects is reduced. It is best if 5-10 days pass between ADSM and the intake of alcohol.
It will take a long time to develop immunity against rabies, up to 6 months. It is recommended to give up alcoholic beverages, even beer.
ADSM vaccination during pregnancy
Different countries approach this problem differently. In Russia, ADSM vaccination is not given during pregnancy.
After vaccination, it is recommended to wait for a month to join the family. In some cases, women do not know they are pregnant when they receive the vaccine.
To be on the safe side, doctors conduct a set of examinations to identify possible pathologies in the baby’s development, but as practice shows, ADSM does not have any harmful effects on the fetus.
Therefore, in other countries, for example the USA, vaccination is carried out in the last weeks of pregnancy.
Where is the ADSM vaccine injected?
For a child, ADSM is injected into a muscle, usually the thigh.
There the most favorable conditions are created for the gradual release of active ingredients.
For older children and adults, the injection is given in the shoulder or under the shoulder blade.
What to do after vaccination with ADSM
After any vaccination, parents should monitor the behavior and well-being of their baby.
If he experiences side effects characteristic of this vaccine (the doctor must warn him about them), his body temperature rises, or other disturbances occur, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
How long after vaccination can you drink alcohol?
Immunologists prohibit drinking alcohol during the first three days after the vaccination procedure.
Doctors also advise refraining from drinking alcohol for two weeks after immunization, especially if the patient received a live vaccine. Such restrictions will ensure an adequate response of the immune system to the introduction of foreign material in the form of the creation of a sufficient amount of antibodies.
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When immunizing against rabies, doctors' recommendations regarding abstinence from alcohol are more individual. Considering that the active vaccination procedure lasts about three months, and for the next six months immune complexes against the disease are produced, experts do not recommend drinking alcohol during this entire period of time.
After the first rabies vaccination, drinking alcohol is prohibited for 9 months.
Should I drink or not after vaccination? What's dangerous about a small glass of wine? There is nothing dangerous in a glass of sparkling or semi-sweet wine if you did not receive vaccinations or drips with medicinal compounds in the morning. How can alcohol interfere with the flu shot? Alcohol can negate the benefits of the IV/vaccination or cause illness from the vaccinated strain of viruses.
What happens when alcohol enters the body? The purpose of the vaccine is to provoke immune cells to destroy the introduced viral strain. This requires an absolutely healthy, unweakened body, otherwise the immune defense will not be able to cope with its direct mission.
When viruses enter a weakened body (illness, stress, alcohol), they are not attacked by immune cells and simply survive. Once in a healthy body with strong immune defenses, virus strains are instantly destroyed. Why inject viruses if they are immediately destroyed by lymphocytes? Having overcome the weakened virus, immune cells remember information about it. If the body is attacked by living strong strains of the virus, the immune defense will be able to adequately respond to the blow.
Diphtheria vaccination for adults and alcohol
Diphtheria vaccination is carried out for the first time at the age of fourteen years and after that the vaccination must be repeated every ten years. Thanks to timely vaccination, the body produces sufficient antibodies to prevent the development of this dangerous disease.
If you drink alcohol, especially in significant quantities, after vaccination against diphtheria and tetanus, you can provoke side effects, which in most cases relate to problems with the digestive system.
Alcohol is contraindicated for several days after vaccination in case of ulcers or acute gastritis and other chronic diseases. It can also cause bronchitis or even pneumonia.
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Each vaccination is a great stress for the body of any age, and if you add alcohol intoxication to this, the level of stress increases several times.
Doctors warn that by consuming alcoholic beverages within three days of vaccination, a person exposes himself to great danger. In some cases, this can even be fatal (according to statistics, 1% die from a reaction between alcohol and vaccines). Alcohol reduces the body's defense reactions, weakens the immune system, and instead of benefiting from vaccination, a person becomes infected with diphtheria.
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No specialist would dare inject a vaccine into a person who is intoxicated; this is even more dangerous. As a rule, before the injection, the doctor examines the patient, asks about the presence of chronic diseases, warns about possible side effects and recommends refraining from drinking alcoholic beverages.
After diphtheria vaccination, other than alcohol for a few days, it is not recommended to:
- go to the bathhouse and sauna (especially public);
- swim in the pool (risk of infection and inflammation of the injection site);
- comb the injection site;
- use aggressive hygiene products;
- eat fatty and too heavy foods (vaccination already puts a lot of stress on the digestive system, and unhealthy food will only worsen the situation).
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ADSM vaccination: side effects
After the introduction of ADSM, the child may experience:
1 Reactions from the nervous system: anxiety and moodiness or, conversely, lethargy, headaches.
You can relieve your baby's condition with painkillers.
2 Digestive disorders: vomiting, diarrhea or loss of appetite. They can develop for other reasons, but sometimes coincide with the vaccination in time, so they are mistakenly perceived as side effects.
The main task of parents is to eliminate side effects that worsen the child’s condition. But the algorithm of their actions should be discussed with a doctor.
If for some reason he did not inform the parents about the specifics of the vaccination, they need to take the initiative and ask about all possible nuances.
Temperature for ADSM vaccination
An increase in temperature after ADSM vaccination is considered normal.
The difference is in the intensity of the increase: up to 37 degrees is a mild reaction to the vaccine, from 37 to 40 degrees is severe.
Doctors recommend reducing fever with antipyretic drugs. But it is still better to inform your doctor about such a reaction of your baby to the vaccine.
If the ADSM vaccine hurts
Don't be afraid of such a reaction. The vaccine contains some substances that may cause discomfort at the site of administration.
If your baby complains of severe pain, it can be reduced by applying ice to the injection site or using painkillers (tablets or ointments to increase blood flow).
What else is prohibited from doing after vaccination?
In addition to the fact that human rabies vaccination and alcohol should not be combined, there are other recommendations. Post-vaccination quarantine includes:
- refusal of power loads;
- While the injection site is healing, it is forbidden to get it wet;
- Avoid visiting solariums and places with active sunlight;
- exclude situations where immunity decreases (hypothermia, overheating);
- avoid stress and conflicts.
These measures allow you to focus all your efforts on restoring the body and producing antibodies from the corresponding pathogen.
