In the Kostroma region identified 39 cases of tick-borne encephalitis

Abnormally warm autumn does not give rest to the inhabitants of the region and blood-sucking parasites. According to the regional office of Rospotrebnadzor, tick activity remains high.

Over the past week, 11,478 people applied to medical institutions of the region, which is 126 cases more than in the previous week. Among the victims were 24 children.

At the moment, the epidemiological situation for infections is assessed as stable. No new cases of tick-borne encephalitis have been reported. Since the beginning of the season, the total number is 39.

No borreliosis (Lyme disease) has been reported this week. Since the beginning of the year, 78 people have been infected.

Experts remind that the most reliable way to protect against the encephalitis virus is timely vaccination.

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