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
Definition The MMR vaccine is an attenuated live vaccine and consists of a mixture of a mumps, measles and rubella vaccine. Each of these contains the virus, which is attenuated in its strength (virulence). The vaccine has existed since the 1970s and is injected either into the muscle (intramuscular) or under the skin (subcutaneous) into … MMR vaccination (measles, mumps, rubella)
When does a refresher course have to be taken? Basically a booster vaccination is not necessary, the 1st vaccination between the 11th and 14th month of the baby’s life is usually sufficient to cause a lifelong reaction of the immune system. Studies have shown that more than 95% of the vaccinated babies have already produced … When does a refresher course have to be taken? | MMR vaccination (measles, mumps, rubella)
MMR vaccination in adults Since more than half of all measles infections today affect adolescents or young adults, the Standing Commission on Vaccination (STiKO) of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) recommended in 2010 that all adults born after 1970 with an unclear vaccination status (with no vaccination or only one of both vaccinations) be vaccinated … MMR vaccination in adults | MMR vaccination (measles, mumps, rubella)
Diarrhea after MMR vaccination If gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhoea occur after vaccination against mumps, measles and rubella, it is essential to give the baby sufficient fluids and to consult a doctor if the baby’s general condition deteriorates. If the diarrhoea occurs immediately after vaccination, however, it is more likely to be another infection than … Diarrhea after MMR vaccination | MMR vaccination (measles, mumps, rubella)
Pain after MMR vaccination Pain after a vaccination against mumps, measles and rubella is normal to a certain extent. There may be local side effects such as redness around the injection needle site, a slight swelling, and muscle soreness, both at the injection site. There may also be flu-like symptoms such as muscle and limb … Pain after MMR vaccination | MMR vaccination (measles, mumps, rubella)