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SR 6-fold vaccination
Vaccine for dangerous childhood diseases
Diphtheria is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae is triggered. Diphtheria can occur at any age, but occurs Mainly for children before.
The bacterium damages the mucous membranes and can cause life-threatening
cause complications.
In the case of pharyngeal diphtheria Sore throat, high fever,
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis as well as severely swollen lymph nodes on. Due to the narrowing of the airways Choking hazard.
The toxin of the bacteria can also severe damage, especially to
Heart and kidneys cause. In addition Paralyses also occur after the illness.
Transmission
Diphtheria is transmitted from person to person, usually through small Dropletswhich are expelled when speaking, coughing or sneezing.
The disease breaks out after infection in 2-5 days. There is a risk of infection as long as the bacterium is detectable.
Tetanus
(tetanus)
Tetanus is transmitted via the toxin of the bacterium Clostridium tetani and is characterised by initially characterised by unspecific symptoms of the disease (e.g. general tiredness, chills and headaches).
After that vthe muscles stiffenespecially in the neck and jaw. Later, severe Cramps occur throughout the body. If the respiratory muscles are affected, this can life-threatening become.
If the muscles in the back and neck are affected, difficulty swallowing and even paralysis of the diaphragm can occur. If the muscles that straighten and bend the spine spasm at the same time, this can lead to fractures in the vertebrae
Transmission
Each Injuries, even the smallest ones such as splinters or thornscan be an entry point for the pathogens. They can be found in dust, wood or soil. Such injuries often go unnoticed, especially in children.
The incubation period varies depending on the amount of pathogen ingested, but is usually between 4 and 14 days. Transmission from person to person is not possible.
Pertussis
(Whooping cough)
Whooping cough is a Severe, highly contagious infectious disease the
respiratory tract. The pathogen is a bacterium, Bordetella pertussis. Babies and small children are particularly at risk of falling ill.
Whooping cough usually begins gradually with cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose and hoarseness. The typical barking, violent cough with wheezing attacks only develops after about a week. These attacks can be particularly distressing at night and can lead to vomiting.
There is great danger if the cough is too Oxygen deficiency leads. Deaths occur most frequently in the first year of life.
Transmission
Whooping cough is Highly contagious and spreads through small droplets that are released when coughing or sneezing are emitted. The largest There is a risk of infection in the first two weeks of the diseasebut it can be up to last five weeks. The first symptoms usually appear 3 to 12 days after infection.
Poliomyelitis (polio)
Polioviruses spread mainly through direct contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces. But also about small droplets in the air, for example when coughing or sneezing, they can be transmitted.
Especially in environments with Poor hygiene The viruses find good conditions to survive and spread.
Transmission
Diphtheria is transmitted from person to person, usually through small Dropletswhich are expelled when speaking, coughing or sneezing.
The disease breaks out after infection in 2-5 days. There is a risk of infection as long as the bacterium is detectable.
Haemophilus
influenzae B (HiB)
One of the most serious childhood infections is that caused by the Bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type B triggered disease.
It can lead to Pneumonia, epiglottitis, meningitis or septicaemia lead.
Transmission
The bacterium is usually caused by Droplet infection (coughing, sneezing, talking, kissing).
Hepatitis B is a widespread infectious disease that can lead to inflammation of the liver. Liver can lead to a serious illness. In the worst case, it can become chronic and cause liver cancer or liver cirrhosis.
The disease first manifests itself through Tiredness, poor performance, swelling of the liver, joint painand Fever, nausea and digestive problems.
This is followed by Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Infection of the liver can lead to Yellow colouring of the skin.
Transmission
Hepatitis B is caused by Contact with infected blood or other body fluids such as semen or saliva.
The transmission often occurs during Sexual intercoursebut also about common objects such as toothbrushes or during medical procedures with contaminated instruments. Pregnant women with hepatitis B can transmit the virus to their unborn child. In newborns, the infection is chronic in most cases.
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Care and Consumer Protection (BMSGPK)
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