Knowing which vaccinations you need is important to protect yourself from dangerous diseases. In Germany, the Standing Immunization Commission, abbreviated STIKO, makes recommendations for vaccinations in Germany.
A distinction is made between recommended basic vaccinations, related booster vaccinations, special vaccinations for risk groups, and individual recommendations for foreign travel. However, not all vaccinations are covered by health insurance.
Vaccination Recommendation: Basic Immunizations in Childhood
Some diseases are especially dangerous for growing children. Others are easily transmitted and therefore may pose a risk to other people.
STIKO has made some recommendations for vaccinations that are particularly important and should be given in childhood. She talks about a basic vaccination here. These vaccinations are usually given by health insurance companies accepted.
Vaccination is mandatory only for measles. The Measles Protection Act requires that children be fully vaccinated against measles before entering a community facility.
Recommended vaccinations include:
- diphtheria
- bowstring
- poliomyelitis (polio)
- Infection with Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- pertussis (whooping cough)
- hepatitis B
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- varicella (chickenpox)
- rotavirus, pneumococcal infection
- meningococcal C infection
- HPV (human papillomavirus)
Individual recommendations for vaccinations and timing
You should always seek medical advice if you are unsure which vaccinations you already have or need. This special needs Give if you work in the medical field or community facility.
even though travel abroad Outside Europe, additional vaccinations are recommended depending on the destination. When traveling privately, the cost of vaccination is usually borne by yourself.
Your vaccination status is especially important during a pregnancy, because there was another creature that had to be protected. STIKO recommends complete basic immunizations including all boosters prior to the start of pregnancy. Meanwhile, a vaccination against fluRecommended for whooping cough and tetanus.
the same goes if you’ve gone undocumented Are you. Which vaccines are preferred, the sequence or commonly recommended vaccines will be discussed individually with your doctor.
