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The rotavirus vaccine is an oral vaccine that protects against infection with rotaviruses. Rotaviruses are the most common cause of viral diarrhoea in infants and young children. In this age group in particular, rotavirus infection can be more severe than in older children or adults. In this article, you will find out why and when the rotavirus vaccine is recommended, as well as other important information about the rotavirus vaccine.

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.

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 (varicella) is a highly contagious viral infection. It mainly affects children, but adults can also be affected. Characteristic symptoms include fluid-filled blisters and severe itching. The illness usually runs its course without complications, but in some cases it can lead to serious complications. Transmission, symptoms, possible complications, prevention and treatment – you can read everything you need to know about chickenpox here.

The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine protects against infection with these three highly contagious viral diseases, which can cause serious complications. In this article, you will learn what the vaccine contains, what potential side effects may occur, and what the recommended vaccination schedule is.