In Russia, to develop a vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae. Its implementation is planned for 2011.
May 20 was a scientific conference, which was addressed by Director of the Department of medical care for children and obstetric services MOHSD Valentin Shirokov . She announced the creation of national vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae.
Valentin Shirokov He recalled that National Immunization Schedule It includes today vaccination against 10 diseases. According Shirokova, this is not enough. It is necessary to carry out immunization Hib infection Caused by Haemophilus influenzae. This disease is transmitted by airborne droplets and contact ways. It is most dangerous for children under five years old, because their body can not create immunity to HIB . The most common forms HIB - Acute respiratory infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, meningitis. Haemophilus influenzae It is the cause of half of all cases of purulent bacterial meningitis in children under 5 years. Haemophilus influenzae is resistant to antibiotics, and modern treatment often fails.
As said Valentina Shirokova, Haemophilus It is not the only disease for which children should be taught. Plans specialists - the introduction of a vaccine against meningococcus and vaccination of girls against the human papilloma virus.
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