Rotavirus (ICD-10 A08.3: enteritis caused by other viruses) is a pathogen that is the most common cause of diarrheal disease in children. Rotavirus belongs to the Reoviridae group. Seven serogroups can be distinguished, with serogroup A being the most common worldwide. Rotaviruses are very environmentally resistant. The main reservoir is humans. Children between the ages … Rotavirus Vaccination
In children at increased risk of allergy, concerns about allergic vaccine reaction and promotion of allergy development by standard immunizations lead to incomplete vaccination coverage. The following are “Recommendations for vaccination of children and adolescents at increased risk of allergy” based on the position paper of the German Society for Pediatric Allergology and Environmental Medicine … Allergy and Vaccination
Immunization calendar (standard vaccinations) for infants. Vaccination Age in weeks Age in months 6 2 3 4 11-14 15-23 Rotavirus G1a G2 (G3) Tetanus (lockjaw) G1 G2 G3 G4 N Diphtheria G1 G2 G3 G4 N Pertussis G1 G2 G3 G4 N Hib H. influenzae type b G1 G2b G3 G4 N Poliomyelitis (polio) G1 … Vaccination Intervals: Regular Vaccinations for Infants, Children, Adolescents and Adults
Recommended catch-up vaccination in children and adolescents who lack basic immunization (GI): Unvaccinated person: use table for current age. Partially vaccinated person: use table for age at first vaccination with the corresponding antigen. Recommended catch-up vaccinations in children (< 12 months) Vaccination Minimum interval from previous vaccination (in months) Age (years) 0 1 1 6 … Follow-up Vaccinations for Children and Adolescents
