Vaccinations
It is important to vaccinate early in order to establish adequate protection against serious infections, which are often associated with complications.
Vaccination stimulates the immune system and initiates specific defense mechanisms against pathogens.
There are vaccinations available today for many diseases. To keep the number of injections low, the use of combination vaccines is advisable. We follow the vaccination recommendations of the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) of the Robert Koch Institute.
Before any vaccination is carried out for the first time, a detailed medical consultation is provided. In cases of acute illnesses requiring treatment, with or without fever, the vaccination will be postponed.
Within the first three days after a vaccination, pain, swelling, and redness may occur at the injection site. General symptoms such as elevated temperature (rarely above 39°C), flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal complaints may also occur.
These expected effects are referred to as vaccine reactions. They are a sign that the body is responding to the vaccine.
After a live vaccination (e.g., measles/mumps/rubella/varicella), general symptoms — sometimes accompanied by a rash — may occur 7–10 days later.
The Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) recommends vaccinations against the following diseases and pathogens for all infants, toddlers, children and adolescents:
In the 1st year of life:
After the 1st year of life:
Other recommended vaccinations:
There are also vaccinations that make medical sense but are not (yet) recommended by the STIKO such as all travel vaccinations.