Vaccination

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 RSV vaccine protects against infection with the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can cause respiratory symptoms – sometimes severe and life-threatening – particularly in infants, young children and older adults. RSV vaccinations have been authorised in Austria since 2023. In this article, you can read about who they are recommended for, which vaccines are available, when the best time to get vaccinated is, and everything else you need to know on this topic.

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.

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.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It is generally regarded as a typical childhood infectious disease, but adolescents and adults can also be affected. The disease usually runs its course without complications, although in some cases it can take a severe turn. Transmission, symptoms, possible complications, vaccination – read all the key information about measles here.

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.