Vaccinations are also important in adulthood. Checking your vaccination record helps keep your personal vaccination protection up to date and identify necessary booster vaccinations regularly and in good time.<\/p>\n
Why are vaccinations also important for adults?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Protection provided by vaccinations can decrease over the years. At the same time, certain infections can lead to severe illness in adults. This applies particularly to older people and individuals with certain pre-existing conditions.<\/p>\n Regularly checking your vaccination record helps identify missing vaccinations and necessary booster vaccinations in good time.<\/p>\n Which vaccinations are particularly important for adults?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 1. Tetanus, Diphtheria and Whooping Cough<\/p>\n These vaccinations are among the important basic vaccinations in adulthood. Depending on your vaccination status, regular booster vaccinations may be necessary.<\/p>\n 2. TBE \u2013 Particularly Important in Austria<\/p>\n TBE vaccination is recommended in Austria for people who live in Austria or regularly spend time in Austrian risk areas. TBE is transmitted by ticks and can cause inflammation of the brain or the meninges.<\/p>\n 3. Influenza (Flu)<\/p>\n Annual influenza vaccination is generally recommended in Austria. It is particularly important for older people, individuals with certain pre-existing conditions, pregnant women and people with an increased risk of infection.<\/p>\n 4. COVID-19<\/p>\n Current COVID-19 vaccination recommendations depend, among other factors, on age, personal risk factors and individual health circumstances. Particularly vulnerable groups should have their vaccination protection regularly reviewed by a doctor.<\/p>\n 5. Pneumococcal Disease<\/p>\n Pneumococcal bacteria can cause serious illnesses, including pneumonia, blood poisoning and meningitis. Vaccination is particularly important for older people and certain risk groups.<\/p>\n 6. Herpes Zoster (Shingles)<\/p>\n Shingles can be very painful and can cause persistent nerve pain. In Austria, vaccination is particularly recommended for older people and certain risk groups.<\/p>\n Which vaccinations do I personally need?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Not every adult needs the same vaccinations. Age, pre-existing conditions, previous vaccinations, occupation, travel and other personal factors can influence the recommendations.<\/p>\n It is therefore advisable to have your vaccination record checked regularly. This makes it possible to determine which vaccinations you have already received and whether booster vaccinations or additional vaccinations may be appropriate.<\/p>\n Frequently Asked Questions About Vaccinations<\/p>\n How often should I have my vaccination status checked?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Regularly checking your vaccination record helps identify missing vaccinations or necessary booster vaccinations in good time. A check can be particularly useful during a doctor’s visit or before travelling.<\/p>\n Can I receive several vaccinations at the same time?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Depending on the vaccine and individual circumstances, several vaccinations may be possible at the same appointment. Which vaccinations can be administered at the same time should be discussed individually with your doctor.<\/p>\n What should I bring to my vaccination appointment?<\/p>\n If available, you should bring your vaccination record to the appointment. This makes it easier to assess your previous vaccination status and discuss your future vaccination plan individually.<\/p>\n Our Tip<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Check your vaccination status regularly and bring your vaccination record to your next doctor’s appointment.<\/p>\n Individual vaccination counselling can help you plan your personal vaccination protection according to the current recommendations.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong><\/em> This article is intended for general information and does not replace individual medical advice. Vaccination recommendations may change and should be determined according to the currently valid Austrian vaccination schedule and your individual health situation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Vaccinations are also important in…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":271,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bemmed.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bemmed.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bemmed.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bemmed.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bemmed.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=270"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/bemmed.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":277,"href":"https:\/\/bemmed.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270\/revisions\/277"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bemmed.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bemmed.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bemmed.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bemmed.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}