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Leptospirosis vaccine
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Leptospirosis is a zoonosis that can originate from farm animals and dogs that secrete leptospira. In Russia, there are 69 to 124 outbreaks of leptospirosis in cattle and 7-12 outbreaks of leptospirosis in pigs; human cases are registered in 50 regions (0.475-1.7 per 100,000). In 2002-2006, 5,754 people fell ill, and 710 in 2007. Infection occurs most often when swimming in contaminated water. In Russia, 177 children fell ill in 2004, 51 in 2006, and 46 in 2007. People who come into contact with animals are vaccinated; over the past 5 years, 500,000 people have been vaccinated.
Leptospirosis vaccine concentrated inactivated liquid polyvalent, Russia - a mixture of inactivated cultures of leptospira of four serogroups. Preservative - formalin. Store at 2-8°.
Vaccination against leptospirosis is carried out from the age of 7 years, immunity lasts for 1 year. The vaccine is administered in a dose of 0.5 ml subcutaneously in the area of the lower angle of the scapula once. Revaccination is carried out after 1 year once with the same dose.
Reactions to administration and contraindications
On the first day after vaccination, hyperemia and infiltrate up to 2 mm in diameter, T° up to 38° are possible. In addition to those common to all vaccines, the following are contraindications:
- Bronchial asthma, history of severe allergic reactions.
- Diseases of the endocrine system.
- Progressive diseases of the central nervous system, epilepsy with frequent seizures.
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Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.