General information The vaccination topic is in Germany until today a hotly discussed topic. Opponents of vaccination particularly criticize that babies should be vaccinated at an early age. The STIKO is the vaccination commission in Germany and issues recommendations, but there is no compulsory vaccination in Germany yet. Vaccinations from the 2nd month of life … Baby vaccinations
Vaccination against diphtheria Diphtheria is a highly contagious, dangerous disease that affects the upper respiratory tract. Vaccination is possible from the 3rd month of life, until then the child is usually protected by the mother, because antibodies can be transmitted during pregnancy, but also afterwards through breast milk. The vaccination is given by inoculating four … Vaccination against diphtheria | Baby vaccinations
Vaccination against meningococcus Meningococcus is one of the main causes of meningitis in babies, along with pneumococcus. Disease with meningococcus can have serious consequences. Therefore, vaccination is recommended from the age of 2 years. 6-fold vaccination A vaccination with a sixfold vaccine, also called hexavalent vaccine, serves as basic immunization against polio, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping … Vaccination against meningococcus | Baby vaccinations
Arguments for vaccinations for babies Pro of the vaccinations for babies: The following facts speak for vaccinations, even at the tender age of two months: Early inoculation prevents diseases that can take a particularly severe course in the very young. If a baby or older child is not vaccinated and becomes infected with Haemophilus influenza, … Arguments for vaccinations for babies | Baby vaccinations
Homeopathy/Globules A basic principle of homeopathy is that one always treats only symptoms. Therefore, strictly speaking, homeopathic therapy can never be used as a prophylaxis. Nevertheless, especially the substances thuja and silicea are in circulation as prevention of vaccination reactions. If side effects occur after a vaccination, there are some remedies that are used in … Homeopathy/Globules | Baby vaccinations
