Reliable information about vaccines

Whooping cough

Whooping cough is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium, which spreads through droplet transmission. A typical symptom is paroxysmal coughing that lasts for several weeks. The vaccine is administered according to the national vaccination program to children, adolescents, 25-year-olds, and pregnant individuals.

Tetanus

Tetanus or lockjaw is a serious illness caused by the toxin of the bacterium Clostridium tetani. The soil and animal intestines contain large amounts of the bacteria. E.g. animal bites and wounds contaminated by soil or sand can lead to Clostridium infection. The vaccination is included in the National Vaccination Programme.

Tick-borne encephalitis

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccine is given in the National Vaccination Program for all people over the age of three who are long-term permanent residents or those who reside long-term in holiday apartments in risk areas of the tick-borne encephalitis. Outside the risk areas you can take the vaccine at your own expense or it may be included in your occupational health care.

Hepatitis A

The Hepatitis A vaccine is provided free of charge in the national vaccination program to individuals with hemophilia who receive regular treatment, people who inject drugs and their close contacts, and men who have sex with men. The vaccine is also recommended for individuals with chronic liver disease, carriers of the hepatitis C and hepatitis B viruses, and individuals who are exposed to hepatitis A infection through their work or who travel to areas where hepatitis A is prevalent.

Hepatitis B

The Hepatitis B vaccine is provided free of charge in the national vaccination program to individuals with hemophilia who receive regular treatment, people who inject drugs and their close contacts, and men who have sex with men. Due to the increased risk of the disease, the vaccine is also provided free of charge to, among others, household members of individuals with Hepatitis B infection and students at risk of infection during internships. The vaccine is also recommended for dialysis patients and, as needed, for travelers.

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