Live Vaccine and Inactivated Vaccine

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

Coronavirus vaccination: Why waiting is so dangerous

If you don’t get vaccinated, you’ll get infected Since the highly contagious delta variant has determined the pandemic, one thing is clear with a high degree of probability: anyone who does not get vaccinated will become infected with Sars-CoV-2. According to experts, herd immunity that also protects the unvaccinated can no longer be expected with … Coronavirus vaccination: Why waiting is so dangerous

Vaccinations during Pregnancy: Benefits & Risks

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

Childhood Vaccinations: Which ones, when, and why?

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?

Mumps Vaccination: Process and Effects

Mumps vaccination: When is it recommended? The Standing Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute recommends mumps vaccination for all children from eleven months of age. Two vaccinations are necessary for basic immunization – i.e. complete, reliable protection against mumps viruses. These should be administered within the first two years of life. For … Mumps Vaccination: Process and Effects

Vaccination against diphtheria

Introduction Diphtheria is an infectious disease that can be transmitted from person to person via droplets. The bacterium produces an organ-damaging toxin, which also damages the heart and can be fatal. The disease begins with an inflammation of the throat and takes a severe course with shortness of breath and danger of suffocation. Since a … Vaccination against diphtheria

Vaccination against diphtheria during pregnancy | Vaccination against diphtheria

Vaccination against diphtheria during pregnancy Pregnant women should be cautious about vaccinations. Especially live vaccines and vaccinations in the first third of the pregnancy are problematic. Therefore, before a pregnancy or if you wish to have a child, you should check your own vaccination status to avoid problems later on. Vaccinations can be given from … Vaccination against diphtheria during pregnancy | Vaccination against diphtheria

Diagnostics | Pain after vaccination

Diagnostics Diagnostically, it is very easy to detect pain after vaccination. The symptoms and their temporal occurrence after a vaccination are very typical and usually harmless. Inspection of the injection site may reveal redness and swelling. Further diagnostics are normally not necessary. Therapy Pain after a vaccination usually does not require therapy. The arm should … Diagnostics | Pain after vaccination