Influenza approaching - make sure you are protected!
Viral flu (influenza) is approaching as in every year. It is transmitted easily via droplet infection, e.g. by sneezing, coughing or shaking hands. This simple way of infection makes virtually everyone vulnerable to catching influenza, even completely healthy people. The infection risk is therefore highest where a lot of people meet, e.g. in public transport, working areas, schools or shopping centers. The only effective protection is a vaccination against influenza.
Jährlich sterben in Deutschland etwa 500 Menschen an AIDS, ca.
Travel vaccinations
About 65.4 million holiday travels were made by Germans last year, and at least 4 million of these were long-distance journeys. Countries of the Carribean are especially popular travel destinations, as well as Thailand and Egypt.
Tick-borne encephalitits (TBE) and TBE-vaccination
Ticks are on the increase in Germany. They can transmit the so-called tick-borne encephalitis that is caused by a virus. More and more districts are declared TBE risk areas by German health organisations such as the Robert Koch Institute. Being infected with TBE can lead to severe paralyzation and even lead to death. The only effective protection available is a vaccination.
So far, only 12 % of the German population have received vaccinations against TBE.