Learn about the vaccines offered by the Egyptian Ministry of Health free of charge through Ministry of Health hospitals and some health units
1: Viral hepatitis vaccine (B)
The viral hepatitis B vaccine is safe and effective in protecting against lifelong infection, so be sure to receive it, The vaccine is available in the branches of serum and vaccine nationwide.
2- (Botulism) MBAR Poisoning Vaccine:
Symptoms of Botulism poisoning
blurry vision
Dry throat
Difficulty swallowing
Shortness of breath
In the event of these symptoms, the nearest government hospital should be immediately approached to receive a free vaccine (Botulism).
3: Snake Vaccine:
First aid when a snake bite occurs
Get away from where the snake is.
Stay calm and steady.
Take off any trinkets, watches, or tight clothes
Clean the bite position with soap and water.
Cover the injured place or wrap it with a clean, dry bandage without tightening it.
Head to the nearest hospital to receive the snake vaccine immediately.
4: Snake Vaccine (other types)
There are ( 7) cases where serum receipt is needed: decreases in circulation, heart disorders, severe lack of platelet counts, local deterioration of swelling and redness, severe bleeding, convulsions, and, in the event of mental disorders.
5-Dog Vaccine:
A dog vaccine is used to prevent rabies or price, a deadly viral disease transmitted to humans by biting or wounding infected animals, often affecting dogs, bats, foxes, cats, and other animals.
If the disease progresses, it leads to sleep disorders, stress and hallucinations, confusion, convulsive seizures, and rabies, often resulting in death.
A person who has an animal bitten must immediately clean the wound using water and soap and head for emergency to receive the vaccine.
6) Scorpion Vaccine:
Scorpion bites are painful but rarely life-threatening. Adults usually do not need treatment for scorpion bites.
However, young children and the elderly are most vulnerable to serious complications. Older and young people are likely to die from untreated toxic scorpion bites. The cause is usually heart or lung failure, which occurs after a few hours of bite.
7) tetanus Vaccine:
It occurs as a result of the infection of anaerobic bacteria, the cholecystic atrophy. It causes muscle stiffness and makes it contract involuntarily.
Symptoms and diagnosis
The incubation period of tetanus ranges from (3) days to (21) days after infection. Most cases occurred within 14 days.
Symptoms:
inability to open mouth
Muscle spasm
Difficulty swallowing
Headache
Fever and sweat
Changes in blood pressure or increased heart speed.
In case of inquiry, please contact the hotline (105) or go to the serum and vaccine centers nationwide.
