Live vaccine Live vaccines contain pathogens that are capable of reproducing but have been attenuated. These can multiply, but generally no longer cause illness. Nevertheless, the immune system reacts to the attenuated pathogens in the vaccine by producing specific antibodies. Advantages and disadvantages of live vaccines Advantage: Vaccination protection after a live vaccination lasts for … Live Vaccine and Inactivated Vaccine
Vaccinations before pregnancy Measles, rubella, chickenpox, diphtheria, tetanus & Co.: There are several infectious diseases that can pose a risk to mother and/or child during pregnancy. That’s why women should protect themselves against infection beforehand by means of vaccination. Which vaccinations should be carried out before pregnancy? Measles: Single dose of MMR vaccine (combination measles, … Vaccinations during Pregnancy: Benefits & Risks
Protective vaccination guideline The vaccination guideline specifies exactly for which people or situations the vaccination recommendations apply. These are based on the guidelines of the Permanent Vaccination Commission (STIKO) of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). The experts recommend some vaccinations as standard vaccinations for everyone (e.g. those against measles and tetanus). For other vaccinations, they … Vaccinations – What Does Insurance Cover?
Which vaccinations are important for babies and children? Vaccinations protect against serious diseases that can be potentially serious and even fatal – for example, measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria and whooping cough. Unlike in many other countries, there is no mandatory vaccination in Germany, but there are detailed vaccination recommendations. These are developed by the Permanent … Childhood Vaccinations: Which ones, when, and why?
What is the MMR vaccination? The MMR vaccination is a triple vaccination that simultaneously protects against infection with measles, mumps and rubella viruses. It is a live vaccination: the MMR vaccine contains measles, mumps and rubella viruses that are still capable of reproducing but have been weakened. These can no longer trigger the respective disease. … MMR Vaccination: How often, for whom, how safe?
What do I need to know about immunosuppression and vaccination? In people with immunosuppression (immunodeficiency, immunodeficiency), the immune system does not work optimally – it is more or less limited in its ability to function. The reason may be a congenital or acquired disease or immunosuppressive therapy. Whatever the reason for immunosuppression or immunodeficiency, there … Immunosuppression and Vaccination
What is the meningococcal vaccine? What are the meningococcal vaccines? There are three meningococcal vaccines, each of which protects against different types of meningococci: Meningococcal vaccination against serotype C, second most common meningococcal type in Germany, since 2006 standard vaccination according to the recommendations of the Standing Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) Meningococcal vaccination against serotype … Meningococcal Vaccination: Benefits, Risks, Costs
What is the vaccination titer? The vaccination titer is a measure of the body’s immunity to a particular disease after a previous vaccination. For this purpose, the concentration of antibodies present in the blood against the respective pathogen is measured. Titer determination is time-consuming and expensive. Therefore, it is only performed in certain cases. When … Vaccination Titer: Determination & Significance
The vaccination table shows which vaccinations the Permanent Vaccination Commission of the Robert Koch Institute (STIKO) recommends for chronically ill people. Vaccination calendar for the chronically ill Vaccinations Flu Hep A Hep B Hib Wind- Diseases Airways x* x** Cardiovascular x x Immune system x x x x x Metabolism (e.g. diabetes) x x Liver … Vaccination schedule for chronically ill individuals
What are mRNA and DNA vaccines? The so-called mRNA vaccines (RNA vaccines for short) and DNA vaccines belong to the new class of gene-based vaccines. They have been the subject of intensive research and testing for several years. During the coronavirus pandemic, mRNA vaccines were approved for the immunization of humans for the first time. … DNA and mRNA Vaccines: Effects & Risks
Pneumococcal vaccination: Who should be vaccinated? The Standing Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute recommends pneumococcal vaccination on the one hand as a standard vaccination for all infants and young children and for people aged 60 and over: Children in the first two years of life are particularly at risk of contracting … Pneumococcal Vaccination: Who, When, and How Often?
Vaccine shortage: Why are vaccinations important? Alongside hygiene measures, vaccines are the most important means of fighting infectious diseases. Worldwide vaccination campaigns have eradicated smallpox, for example. Polio and measles have also been successfully controlled by vaccination. Vaccinations basically have two goals: The protection of the vaccinated person (individual protection) The protection of fellow human … Vaccine shortage: Causes, Recommendations