Pandemic measures to mitigate the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in Germany led to cancellations of routine vaccination appointments for both adults and children. Survey data indicate that, with easing pandemic restrictions, many cancelled appointments were...

Stellungnahme der Ständigen Impfkommission: Durchführung von empfohlenen Schutzimpfungen während der COVID-19-Pandemie. Wissenschaftliche Begründung für die Empfehlung zur Impfung gegen Japanische Enzephalitis bei Reisen in Endemiegebiete...

Background: Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus causing gastroenteritis, mostly in children under the age of 5. Since 2006, two vaccines are available in Germany. In 2013, these were included into the German national vaccination schedule. The aim...

The objective of the study was to assess the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of PCV13 for invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) regarding the extra six serotypes with a 3 + 1 schedule in Germany.

Immunisation registers are regarded as an appropriate solution to measure vaccination coverage on a population level. In Germany, a decentralised healthcare system and data protection regulations constrain such an approach. Moreover, shared...

BACKGROUND: Immunization programs are among the most effective public health strategies worldwide. Adequate vaccine storage is a prerequisite to assure the vaccines\' effectiveness and safety. In a questionnaire survey among a random sample of...

UNLABELLED: In Germany- a low coverage with hepatitis B and measles vaccines and a considerable delay in administration of all recommended vaccines were previously apparent. Whether there have been improvements and whether there are regional...

Immunisation registers are regarded as an appropriate solution to measure vaccination coverage on a population level. In Germany- a decentralised healthcare system and data protection regulations constrain such an approach. Moreover- shared...

BACKGROUND: In recent surveillance data there are still many cases of measles and even local epidemics in Germany. We studied whether delayed measles vaccination contributes to this situation. METHODS: Vaccine coverage data in children for...