Humans are exposed to thousands of pathogens every day. The immune system is continuously working to protect us against them, and its activity goes unnoticed. Vaccination helps the body’s immune system recognise and combat threats.
Vaccination results in the development of immunity similar to that of an infectious disease. This means that the human body is able to eradicate harmful micro-organisms before they multiply en mass when later exposed to the disease. This is how vaccination prevents the spread of infections.
The need for vaccination depends on a number of factors:
- which infectious diseases the person has already had
- which vaccinations they have already had
- what their work-related risks are
- whether there are dangerous disease outbreaks in Estonia
- where they plan to travel in the near future
For any questions about vaccinations, please contact your Confido family doctor or general practitioner, who will arrange new vaccinations for you, if needed.