"Vaccines protect generations". is the slogan for European Vaccination Week, which is being celebrated from 21 to 27 April.
The National Health Fund, as part of today's 'Wednesday with Prevention', reminds us that. vaccination is the prevention of many diseases. Thanks to vaccination, we have almost forgotten diseases such as polio, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, rubella and mumps. Immunization is considered one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine. They act quickly and save lives!
Get vaccinated for health
The Ministry of Health and the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate recommend vaccinating children and adolescents up to the age of 19 according to the vaccination calendar. Find out how to take care of your child. More information in the article https://pacjent.gov.pl/aktualnosc/zaszczep-sie-na-zdrowie.
One decision, a healthy future
HPV vaccination is one of the preventive measures. They aim to protect against cancers caused by the human papilloma virus, including cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, anal cancer and penile cancer.
We discuss why we should vaccinate children against HPV with paediatrician Marzena Bozio in our Patient Guide: HPV vaccination will protect your child from cancer.
Why do adults need vaccinations?
Adult vaccination is just as important as child vaccination. Vaccinations save lives and protect us from contracting infectious diseases, as well as from their severe complications. Z Guide to adult vaccination Among other things, you will learn which vaccines can be given to adults and which diseases they prevent.
For whom are vaccines free and for whom at a discount?
Most severe morbidity, hospitalisation, disability and death from vaccine-preventable infectious diseases occur in adults. Among other things, vaccines protect against hospitalisation due to Covid-19, complications due to hemiplegia, heart attack due to influenza, or hospitalisation due to pneumococcal pneumonia.
For whom are vaccines free and for whom at a discount? Who pays for the administration of the vaccination? Who can vaccinate you?
You can find out about this in the guide Influenza, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccinations. What is worth knowing?