When is vaccination needed?
Vaccination is essential for effectively preventing dangerous diseases, as immunizing the population reduces the spread of infections, significantly mitigates disease severity, and eliminates the risk of fatal outcomes. Preventive vaccinations have globally decreased child mortality from diseases like measles, tetanus, polio, and whooping cough.
Immunity gained from childhood vaccinations weakens over time, making adult vaccination necessary to maintain protection, including:
- Revaccination against diphtheria and tetanus every 10 years;
- Vaccination for high-risk groups (healthcare workers, educators, military personnel) if not received in childhood;
- Immunization against dangerous diseases for travelers to high-risk areas;
- Annual flu vaccination.
Special attention is given to individuals with serious conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, HIV, or other immune-weakening states.
For these patients, tailored recommendations are developed, and a thorough evaluation is conducted to prevent potential adverse reactions.
How does the vaccination procedure work?
The Doctor Sam Medical Center is fully certified and uses vaccines recommended by the World Health Organization. We provide vaccination services and consultations adhering to Ministry of Health standards, ensuring safety and high-quality medical products. You can receive vaccinations against polio, pneumococcal infection, meningitis, flu, hepatitis A and B, Haemophilus influenzae infection, HPV, MMR, and DTP. Importantly, the individual must be healthy at the time of vaccination, as existing illnesses could worsen post-vaccination.
Before vaccination, an appointment is required, as the procedure involves the following preparatory steps:
- A general examination to identify and rule out any contraindications.
- Checking for allergic reactions to vaccine components or prior vaccinations.
- Assessing the patient’s health to confirm the absence of acute conditions that could interfere with vaccination.
- The doctor informs the patient about the procedure, potential side effects, and vaccine efficacy.
HPV Vaccination (Human Papillomavirus)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a proven cause of cervical cancer and a range of other dangerous diseases. Unlike many oncological conditions, this disease is entirely preventable through timely immunization. The HPV vaccine is currently the only vaccine in the world with direct, proven efficacy in cancer prevention.
The highest vaccination efficacy is achieved during adolescence (ages 9–14), prior to potential exposure to the virus. That is exactly why pediatricians and gynecologists strongly urge parents of daughters to secure this protection early on.
At this age, human papillomavirus vaccination requires only two doses, which are sufficient to build robust immunity. HPV vaccination for adults is also highly recommended and effective; however, the immunization schedule will require three injections.
At the Doctor Sam medical center, we strictly adhere to international protocols and utilize exclusively certified vaccines (Gardasil, Cervarix). Before the procedure, our doctors always perform a thorough physical examination. This ensures that the cervical cancer vaccine is administered safely, taking into account the patient's individual health status and ruling out any contraindications.