Inactivated vaccine

The meningococcal vaccine protects against infection by certain subtypes of meningococcal bacteria, which can cause serious illnesses such as meningitis and septicaemia. These conditions can lead to serious complications. In this article, you will find out everything you need to know about the meningococcal vaccine – who should be vaccinated, which vaccines are available and what side effects may occur, for both children and adults.

The flu jab (influenza vaccination) not only offers a high level of protection against the flu itself, but also, in particular, protects against severe cases of the illness, which can be accompanied by life-threatening complications such as pneumonia or myocarditis. In this article, you can read about who should be vaccinated, when the best time to get vaccinated is, what side effects may occur, and everything else you need to know about the flu jab.

Whooping cough (pertussis) is an infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that affects both children and adults. It is highly contagious and is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Whooping cough is usually accompanied by severe coughing fits and can be particularly dangerous for babies and young children. In this article, you will find comprehensive information on the symptoms of whooping cough, treatment options and preventive measures.

Pneumococci (bacteria of the genus Streptococcus pneumoniae) are responsible for a number of serious illnesses, including pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis. Groups such as young children, older people and those with certain underlying medical conditions are particularly at risk of pneumococcal infection. However, the pneumococcal vaccine offers effective protection against the disease. In this article, you will learn why pneumococcal infection can be dangerous, how the vaccine protects you and what you need to bear in mind.

The 6-in-1 vaccine is a combination vaccine comprising six different vaccines. It offers protection against six serious infectious diseases (diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) and hepatitis B). In this article, you will learn about the composition of the vaccine, the vaccination schedule, how well-tolerated the vaccine is, and other important information about the 6-in-1 vaccine.