Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, characterized by a blister-like, intensely itchy rash.
After recovery, the virus remains dormant in the body and may reactivate even years later, causing painful shingles. The vaccine is included in the national vaccination program.
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a localized blistering skin condition caused by the chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster). The risk increases when the body’s immune defenses weaken, for example with aging. Typical symptoms include pain and a burning sensation at the site of the rash.
The vaccine is not part of the national immunization program, but it can be obtained with a prescription from a pharmacy or a medical clinic.
Meningococcus (i.e.Neisseria meningitidis) is a bacterium transmitted through droplets or contact and can cause serious infections like meningitis, bacteremia and sepsis. The vaccine is given free of charge to persons who are more susceptible than usual to serious meningococcal disease due to an illness or medication, as well as to persons who are in military service and to close contacts of meningococcus patients.
HPV (human papillomavirus) causes cutaneous and genital infections. A genital HPV infection can progress to cancer of the cervix, vagina, vulva, penis or anus. Additionally papillomavirus can cause head and neck cancer. The HPV vaccine is included in the National Vaccination Programme for 5. and 6. year pupils.
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.
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