Herpes zoster vaccination was previously performed with a live vaccine (attenuated varicella zoster virus strain).Meanwhile, an adjuvanted recombinant split vaccine has been successfully tested for efficacy and safety in a randomized, placebo-controlled phase III trial. As of March 2018, an adjuvanted subunit total vaccine (containing glycoprotein E of the pathogen) has been approved for the … Herpes Zoster Vaccination
Vaccine Type Basic immunization Booster Cholera Inactivated vaccine 2x within 6 weeks After 2 years Diphtheria Inactivated vaccine 4x in the first year of life 10 years after the last vaccination TBE Inactivated vaccine 3 times within a year (0 – 1-3 months after 1st vaccination – 5-12 months after 2nd vaccination) After 3 years … Vaccination Calendar for Travel Vaccinations
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 and Control of Vaccination Titers
Japanese encephalitis (JE; inflammation of the brain) is caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus and is transmitted to humans via Culex mosquitoes (Culex Vishnui Complex, C.Tritaeniorrhynchus, C. gelidus in the tropics). This virus is found predominantly in eastern Russia, Japan, China, India, Pakistan, and Southeast Asia. Japanese encephalitis vaccination in Germany is performed with an … Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination Facts
Malaria is an infectious disease that occurs primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. Africa is the most commonly affected, with more than 90% of cases. It is estimated that up to 500,000,000 people worldwide fall ill every year. More than two million people die of malaria every year. The infected persons reported in Germany are … Malaria Prophylaxis
Before starting your trip, you should put together a first-aid kit. The following drugs/medicines should be part of the basic equipment of a medicine cabinet: Analgesics (painkillers) – e.g. paracetamol 500 mg; if necessary also NSAIDs (diclofenac, ibuprofen) or acetylsalicylic acid (ASS). Antihistamine ointment, possibly with hydrocortisone – for insect bites / sunburn. Eye drops … Travel Medicine Checklist: Travel First-Aid Kit
A live vaccine and an inactivated vaccine are alternatively available for typhoid vaccination.A parenteral conjugate vaccine (“bypassing the gastrointestinal tract,” i.e., with a syringe ) is under development and is being tested in studies of adults. Typhoid fever is an acute disease of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi and Salmonella … Typhoid Vaccine
