The number of confirmed cases of tick-borne encephalitis increased by 60 percent during the month, the National Public Health Center (NVSC) reports.
According to preliminary data, 201 people fell ill with tick-borne encephalitis in July. This is 76 more cases than in June.
As reported by the NVSC, the majority of sick persons (139) were not vaccinated.
One case of death from tick-borne encephalitis was recorded last month, the center says.
NVSC reminds that vaccination is currently the most effective means of protection against tick-borne encephalitis. When vaccinating according to the usual schedule, the first two doses are given 1-3 months apart, then the third and booster doses vary depending on the vaccine manufacturer, but usually the third dose is given 5-12 months after the second.
The first booster dose is given 3 years after the third dose of tick-borne encephalitis. The most reliable and longest protection is guaranteed by 3 vaccination doses: about 99%. those vaccinated acquire resistance to tick-borne encephalitis for 3-5 years.
Austėa Paulauskaitė (ELTA)
