Vaccines are a vital tool in keeping ourselves and our communities safe from infectious diseases. By receiving a vaccine, our bodies are able to develop immunity to a particular disease, which can help prevent us from getting sick or spreading the disease to others.

In Germany, the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) is dedicated to creating recommendations for the use of licensed vaccines, which are based on scientific evidence and are intended to safeguard the health of individuals and the community as a whole. 

It's important to note that, while vaccination is generally recommended in Germany, it is not currently mandatory for children. However, since 2020, a law has been in place requiring children aged one year and older to be vaccinated against measles when they enter daycare. This is important to help prevent the spread of measles, a highly contagious and potentially serious disease.

Don't worry if your child is not in line with the following schedule or has missed any vaccinations, they can catch up on them until age 18. Your pediatric praxis will help you and plan the appointments with you.

6-8. Weeks:

• 1. Rotavirus (Oral vaccine)

2. Month:

• 1. 6in1 (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Whooping cough, Hib, Poliomyelitis, Hepatitis B)

• 1. Pneumococci

• 1. Meningococcal B

3. Month

• 2. Rotavirus (oral Vaccine)

4. Month:

• 2. 6in1 (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Whooping cough, Hib, Poliomyelitis, Hepatitis B)

• 2. Pneumococci

• 2. Meningococcal B

11. Month:

• 3. 6in1 (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Whooping cough, Hib, Poliomyelitis, Hepatitis B)

• 3. Pneumococci

• 1. Measles, Mumps, Rubella

• 1. Chickenpox (Varizella)

12. Month:

• Meningococcal C

• 3. Meningococcal B

15. Month:

• 2. Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox

5-6 years:

• 1. Booster: 3in1 (Tetanus, Diphteria, Whooping Cough)

9-14 years:

• 2. Booster: 4in1 or 3+1 (Tetanus, Diphteria, Whooping Cough, Polio)

• 1. Booster: Polio

• 1. HPV 

• 2. HPV

Overall, getting vaccinated is an important step in protecting yourself and your community from infectious diseases. If you have any questions or concerns about vaccination, it's always a good idea to speak with a healthcare professional for more information.

Resources:

https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/Infekt/EpidBull/Archiv/2024/Ausgaben/03_24.pdf?__blob=publicationFile