Meningoencephalitis Vaccinal

Vaccinal meningoencephalitis (m. vaccinalis), also known as post-vaccinal meningoencephalitis, is a rare complication after vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis. This disease manifests itself in the form of inflammation of the brain and its membranes.

According to medical research, the likelihood of vaccinal meningoencephalitis is about 1 case in 500,000 vaccinations. However, despite the rarity of cases, this disease can have serious consequences for human health.

Symptoms of meningoencephalitis vaccinatum include headache, fever, nausea and vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness and other signs of damage to the central nervous system. In most cases, symptoms develop within the first two weeks after vaccination.

If you suspect vaccinal meningoencephalitis, you should consult a doctor. Diagnosis and treatment of the disease may require magnetic resonance imaging of the brain, as well as puncture of the cerebrospinal fluid.

Although vaccinal meningoencephalitis is a rare complication after tick-borne encephalitis vaccination, it is recommended to consult a doctor if any unusual symptoms occur after vaccination. In most cases, vaccination is a safe and effective measure to prevent tick-borne encephalitis and other tick-borne diseases.