Changes in autumn: some people will be vaccinated for free – MadeinVilnius.lt

From September 1, persons aged 50-55 will be able to get vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis free of charge, reports the National Public Health Center (NVSC).

“Vaccines against tick-borne encephalitis are paid. I am glad that the decision has been made from September 1. vaccinate 50-55 years old senior citizens free of charge. By the way, this age group registers the highest number of sick persons, so we hope that residents of this age group will not miss this opportunity to get vaccinated,” says the representative of the NVSC.

According to the NVSC, on average, about 400-500 residents of the country fall ill with this tick-borne disease every year.

It is reminded that vaccinations are currently the most effective means against a serious disease. 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.