What vaccinations can be given?
There are numerous other vaccinations in addition to the above-mentioned explicitly recommended vaccinations, but they are only necessary for certain target groups. These include the following vaccinations: This might be of interest to you: Vaccination against hepatitis
- Vaccination against cholera should be considered when travelling to infected areas. This is an oral vaccination which should be taken twice at intervals of several weeks.
The vaccination cannot guarantee a 100% protection, it only lasts for a few weeks.
- The TBE vaccination against early summer meningoencephalitis, which can be transmitted by ticks It is recommended if the person affected lives in TBE risk areas (for example, Bavaria or Baden-Württemberg) and is more likely to come into contact with ticks (the carriers of TBE). This may also be the case for professional reasons (e.g. foresters).
- Yellow fever vaccination is recommended before travelling to endemic areas (Africa and South America).
- Hepatitis A and B is recommended for people who have an increased risk of contracting hepatitis A. These include medical staff with close patient contact or laboratory staff and staff working in institutions or childcare facilities.
There is basic immunization and regular booster vaccinations.
- Influenza vaccination (influenza vaccination) is one of the vaccinations that have become increasingly important in recent years. It is recommended above all for medical personnel and patients with previous illnesses and from a certain age (over 60 years). Pregnant women are also recommended to be vaccinated, but usually only in the second trimenon.
- The rabies vaccination is especially recommended for professionally exposed persons such as hunters or veterinarians.
- A typhoid vaccination is recommended when travelling to endemic areas.
- Tuberculosis vaccination with BCG vaccine has not been recommended for some time.
