MOSCOW, 17 Sep. Major vaccinations are given to most people in childhood, but some need to be repeated in adulthood — including against diphtheria, tetanus and influenza, epidemiologist, assistant of the Department of Health Organization and Medical Law of St. Petersburg State University, Lydia Soprun, told the Prime Agency. years, mandatory vaccination against tetanus and diphtheria. “It only seems that these are rare diseases, but there is a risk of getting sick. This can lead to infection and the onset of the disease, and in the future, to death, ”the doctor warns. All people under the age of 55 should be vaccinated against hepatitis B once every 10 years, but before the vaccination it is worth taking an antibody titer test to detect the presence of immunity to the virus. Many people need booster vaccinations for measles and pneumococcal infections. Before traveling to other countries, be sure to check what diseases are common there — you may need to get additional vaccinations. And before the start of the autumn-winter season, it is important to be vaccinated against influenza, the doctor concluded.
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