Abstrakt

In Germany the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) recommends vaccination against 14 different infectious diseases during childhood evaluating potential risk against benefits. Inactivated or live vaccines are used as singular or combined vaccines. Side effects are mostly local reactions; severe systemic side effects are very rare. Contraindications for the recommended vaccinations are exceptional (e.g., live vaccines contraindicated in immunodeficiency). The earliest immunization starts at 6 weeks of life (Rota-virus) the latest between 9 and 14 years (HPV– human papilloma virus, in girls). For long-lasting protection it is particularly important that the complete vaccination cycle is applicated and that the recommended intervals between vaccinations are respected. These recommendations are summarized in an immunization schedule (“Impfkalender”), which is updated annually by the STIKO. It is important to note that a decrease of the vaccination rate, e.g., due to objection to vaccination in the population, can cause regional “outbreaks” of a disease.

Autoreninformation

Autoren

• P. Freisinger

Abteilungen

• Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Perinatal- und Stoffwechselzentrum, Klinikum am Steinenberg/Ermstalklinik, Reutlingen

Adresse

Prof. Dr. med. Peter Freisinger
Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin
Perinatal- und Stoffwechselzentrum
Klinikum am Steinenberg/Ermstalklinik
Steinenbergstraße 31
72764 Reutlingen
Email: [email protected]

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