Poliomyelitis vaccination (synonym: polio vaccination) is a standard immunization (regular vaccination) given using an inactivated polio vaccine (abbreviated IPV; inactivated polio vaccine). Poliomyelitis (polio) is caused by the poliovirus and can lead to paralysis, especially of the legs. However, most often the disease is either asymptomatic – with no apparent symptoms – or mild flu-like … Poliomyelitis Vaccination
Rubella vaccination (Rubella) is a standard vaccination (regular vaccination) for girls/women. It is given using a live vaccine and is usually given as a combination with measles–mumps–rubella vaccination (MMR vaccination). The following are the recommendations of the Standing Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute: Indications (areas of application) I: Unvaccinated women or … Rubella Vaccination
According to the Permanent Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute, there is a new communication on vaccination against New Influenza A (H1N1), from which the following facts emerge:The WHO criteria for a pandemic have been met for the “new flu“, as the virus has spread rapidly on all continents.There is no protective … Swine Flu Vaccination
Active vaccination Tetanus vaccination (tetanus) is a standard vaccination (regular vaccination) given by means of an inactivated vaccine. In this process, the administration of the toxin stimulates the body to produce antibodies (defense cells), which then enable immunity (protection) against this disease. The following are the recommendations of the Standing Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) at … Tetanus Vaccination
Vaccine From the age of 18 From the age of 60 Tetanus (T) A (N if applicable) e Diphtheria (T) A (N if applicable) e Pertussis (T) A3e (N if applicable) Poliomyelitis (T) N if applicable Pneumococcus Streptococcus pneumoniae (T). SgOne-time vaccination with polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23)Repeat vaccinations with PPSV23 at least 6 years apart. Measles … Which Vaccinations do Adults need?
Vaccination Laboratory parameters Value Rating Diphtheria Diphtheria antibody <0.1 IU/ml No vaccine protection detectable → basic immunization required (→ check after 4 weeks) 0.1-1.0 IU/ml Vaccination protection not reliably sufficient → booster required (→ check after 4 weeks) 1.0-1.4 IU/ml Booster recommended after 5 years 1.5-1.9 IU/ml Booster recommended after 7 years > 2.0 IU/ml … Vaccination Status: Control of Vaccination Titers
For influenza vaccination, an inactivated vaccine (dead vaccine) is produced annually, made from the influenza viruses of the previous winter. This vaccine provides 50-80% protection. For children and adolescents between the ages of two and 17, inactivated vaccines are available for injection (“injection”) or live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) for nasal administration (“nasal delivery,” i.e., … Influenza Vaccination: Flu Shot
Measles vaccination (Morbilli) is usually given as a combination with measles-mumps–rubella vaccination (MMR vaccination).The vaccine (live vaccine) usually leads to lifelong immunity. The following are the recommendations of the Standing Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute on measles vaccination: Indications (areas of application) S: Individuals born after 1970 ≥ 18 years of … Measles Vaccine
Recommended catch-up vaccination in children and adolescents who lack basic immunization (GI): Unvaccinated person: use table for current age (see “Repeat vaccinations (children and adolescents)” if applicable). Partially vaccinated person: use table for age at first vaccination with the appropriate antigen. Recommended catch-up vaccinations in adults (18 years and older) Vaccination Minimum interval from previous … Catch-up Vaccinations for Adults
Pertussis vaccination is a standard vaccination (regular vaccination) given by means of an inactivated vaccine. It is an acellular vaccine. The toxoid vaccine may contain up to four other antigens (such as pertacin, among others) in addition to pertussis toxin. Pertussis (whooping cough) is a respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. A combination … Pertussis Vaccination
Pneumococcal vaccination is a standard vaccination (regular vaccination) performed by means of an inactivated vaccine. Since 1998, a 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) (in the meantime also a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine PCV 13) has been recommended by the STIKO for indication and standard vaccination. Pneumococcal vaccination is increasingly becoming a routine protective vaccination for seniors. … Pneumococcal Vaccination