vaccination

Malaria: Prevention, Symptoms, Vaccination

Brief overview What is malaria? A tropical-subtropical infectious disease caused by unicellular parasites (plasmodia). Depending on the type of pathogen, different forms of malaria develop (malaria tropica, malaria tertiana, malaria quartana, knowlesi malaria), whereby mixed infections are also possible. Occurrence: mainly in tropical-subtropical regions worldwide (except Australia). Africa is particularly affected. In 2020, an estimated … Malaria: Prevention, Symptoms, Vaccination

Coronavirus: How Vaccination Works

How do I get an appointment for vaccination? You need an appointment for the vaccination. The exact procedure is regulated by the individual federal states. It may vary slightly from state to state. Vaccination in vaccination centers Vaccination is carried out in the vaccination centers. Appointments are made via special service numbers or the patient … Coronavirus: How Vaccination Works

FSME: Description, Symptoms, Vaccination

Brief overview What is TBE? TBE stands for early summer meningoencephalitis. This is a virus-related acute inflammation of the meninges (meningitis) and possibly also the brain (encephalitis) and the spinal cord (myelitis). Diagnosis: doctor-patient consultation (anamnesis), blood tests, taking and analysis of a nerve fluid sample (cerebrospinal fluid puncture), possibly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Treatment: … FSME: Description, Symptoms, Vaccination

Corona: Will there be a Vaccination Mandate?

General or for specific groups? There are different levels of mandatory vaccination. One of these has already been decided: the facility-based mandatory vaccination, which will apply from March 15, 2022, to staff in facilities with vulnerable people, such as clinics, doctors’ offices, facilities for the disabled and nursing homes. Arguments for compulsory vaccination End the … Corona: Will there be a Vaccination Mandate?

Immunosuppression and Vaccination

What do I need to know about immunosuppression and vaccination? In people with immunosuppression (immunodeficiency, immunodeficiency), the immune system does not work optimally – it is more or less limited in its ability to function. The reason may be a congenital or acquired disease or immunosuppressive therapy. Whatever the reason for immunosuppression or immunodeficiency, there … Immunosuppression and Vaccination

Malaria Prophylaxis: Medication, Vaccination

Possibilities of malaria prophylaxis Consult a travel or tropical medicine doctor well in advance of your trip (several weeks) to determine which malaria prophylaxis makes the most sense for you. Malaria prophylaxis: Avoid mosquito bites The malaria pathogen is transmitted by the bite of the dusk/night active Anopheles mosquito. Therefore, effective mosquito protection is part … Malaria Prophylaxis: Medication, Vaccination

Japanese encephalitis vaccination

What happens during the Japanese encephalitis vaccine The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is a so-called dead vaccine: it contains inactivated pathogens from the Japanese encephalitis strain SA14-14-2. It has been licensed in Germany since March 31, 2009. The inactivated viruses cannot make people ill, but they can still stimulate the body to produce specific antibodies. If … Japanese encephalitis vaccination

Polio Vaccination

Polio vaccination: importance The polio vaccination is the only effective protection against polio. Although the disease no longer occurs in Germany, there are some countries where you can catch the polio virus and fall ill. Through international travel, polio cases occasionally reach Germany. This is why the poliomyelitis vaccination is still important. Polio vaccination: vaccines … Polio Vaccination

Polio: Why Injectable Vaccination Instead of Oral Vaccination?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a goal of eradicating polio. This goal is achievable because poliomyelitis virus transmission is exclusively person-to-person and effective vaccines are available. Extensive vaccination campaigns in developing countries where the disease still occurs and maintenance of adequate vaccination coverage rates in developed countries should help achieve this goal. Europe … Polio: Why Injectable Vaccination Instead of Oral Vaccination?

Hepatitis a Vaccination Recommended

To prevent infection with the hepatitis A virus, vaccination offers the best protection. It is generally well tolerated, so mild side effects rarely occur. If only one vaccination against hepatitis A is given, two doses are required. If, on the other hand, a combination vaccine against hepatitis A and B is used, three vaccinations are … Hepatitis a Vaccination Recommended

Hepatitis C: Diagnosis

Because symptoms are often very uncharacteristic, the suspicion of hepatitis C infection is often made by chance during a blood test based on abnormal liver values. Various tests may be performed for further clarification: With the help of the so-called ELISA test, antibodies against the hepatitis C virus can be detected 3 months after infection. … Hepatitis C: Diagnosis