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Whooping cough (pertussis)

Whooping cough (pertussis)

Whooping cough, an infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract, can present differently in children and adults.

Pneumococcal vaccination

Pneumococcal vaccination

However, the pneumococcal vaccine offers effective protection against the disease. In this article, you will find out why pneumococcal infection can be dangerous, how the vaccine protects you, and what you need to bear in mind.

Chickenpox vaccination

Chickenpox vaccination

The chickenpox vaccine protects against infection with the highly contagious varicella-zoster virus. In this article, you will find out who should be vaccinated, what the Austrian vaccination schedule entails, and other important information about the chickenpox vaccine.

Chickenpox – Definition, Symptoms, Treatment

Chickenpox – Definition, Symptoms, Treatment

Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious viral disease. It mainly affects children, but adults can also be affected.

Vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR vaccination)

Vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR vaccination)

Measles, mumps and rubella are highly contagious viral diseases that are found all over the world. They are transmitted via droplet infection, primarily through talking, coughing and sneezing. All three diseases can lead to serious complications or long-term health problems.

 6-in-1 vaccination

6-in-1 vaccination

The 6-in-1 vaccine is a combination vaccine comprising six different vaccines. It provides protection against six serious infectious diseases (diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) and hepatitis B).

Blood in the stool

Blood in the stool

Blood in the stools is a worrying symptom that often causes anxiety. However, it is not always caused by life-threatening conditions. In this article, you will learn about the various causes of blood in the stools – ranging from harmless to serious – how doctors reach a diagnosis, and what treatment options are available.

Heart attacks in women

Heart attacks in women

The symptoms of a heart attack manifest themselves differently in women than in men. As a result, the danger is often not recognised in time.

Atrial fibrillation – causes and treatment

Atrial fibrillation – causes and treatment

Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disorder that is usually chronic. It is considered a risk factor for stroke. If atrial fibrillation is treated appropriately, most people can still lead a normal life.

Shock – a medical emergency

Shock – a medical emergency

Shock is a life-threatening circulatory disorder in which the body is no longer supplied with sufficient blood and oxygen.