MMR vaccination: benefits and side effects
From the end of the first year of life, the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) of the Robert Koch…
Pneumococcal vaccination in babies: useful or not?
Pneumococci are germs that are part of the oral flora of every second person. They are transmitted by droplet infection…
Six-fold vaccination: which vaccinations does it contain?
The six-fold vaccination is one of the first vaccinations recommended for children by the Standing Vaccination Committee (STIKO) of…
Chickenpox Vaccination: Pros and Cons
Chickenpox is a viral infection that is also very widespread in our part of the world and usually runs…
Vaccination pros and cons: all for discussion
Vaccination is a controversial topic among experts. Ultimately, parents should find out about the pros and cons of vaccination and…
Vaccination despite allergies: yes or no?
Parents of children with known allergies are usually extremely cautious about vaccinations. Despite an allergy, the risk of vaccination is…
Haemophilus influenzae B (HiB): treatment and vaccination
The germ Haemophilus influenzae type B (HiB) is found in most people in the nasopharynx. If the immune system is…
TBE vaccination: benefits and side effects
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a feverish infection of the meninges and brain. The triggering viruses get into the blood through…
What is diphtheria? All about the bacterial inflammation
Diphtheria is a bacterial inflammation of the throat. It only occurs very rarely in Germany and then mainly affects children…
Rabies vaccination: benefits and side effects
Rabies is a life-threatening disease of the central nervous system that is fatal if it breaks out. The disease is…