Česko-slovenská pediatrie, 2025 (vol. 80), Suppl.1
Risks and sequelae of tick-borne encephalitis in children
Dita Smíšková, Martin Slížek
Čes-slov Pediat 2025, 80(Suppl.1):9-13 | DOI: 10.55095/CSPediatrie2025/020 
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is the most common viral infection of the central nervous system in the Czech Republic. Due to climatic changes, infected ticks are found at higher altitudes and their seasonal activity is prolonged. This article summarises the current knowledge on epidemiology, clinical manifestations and prevention of TBE in children. The course of TBE in children may differ from that in adults. The disease often occurs in two phases, with the second phase in children manifesting as meningitis (50-70 % of cases), meningoencephalitis (about 30 %) or encephalomyelitis. There are no specific antiviral drugs and treatment is only symptomatic....
The role of a pediatrician in vaccinating the pregnant
Hana Cabrnochová
Čes-slov Pediat 2025, 80(Suppl.1):14-18 | DOI: 10.55095/CSPediatrie2025/021
The benefits of vaccinating pregnant women clearly outweigh the risks that threaten both mother and child if they fall ill with an infectious disease. Vaccination during pregnancy is beneficial not only for the mother, but also for the newborn, who receives protection from the mother through maternal antibodies. Newborns and infants are thus protected until they are vaccinated themselves. Vaccination against influenza, pertussis, covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is indicated for all pregnant women. Influenza vaccination effectively prevents infection in pregnant women as well as in their newborns and infants through the transmission...
Vaccination during pregnancy - pertussis, RSV infection, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infection
Markéta Geleneky, Zuzana Blechová
Čes-slov Pediat 2025, 80(Suppl.1):19-23 | DOI: 10.55095/CSPediatrie2025/022
Vaccination during pregnancy is one of the preventive procedures used worldwide, leading to a reduction in morbidity and mortality of both pregnant women and, in particular, their newborn children. The safety and effectiveness of these measures have been verified. The article provides a basic overview of four infectious diseases against which vaccination during pregnancy can be used: pertussis, in fluenza, RSV infection and SARS-CoV-2 infection. The risk factors for their development and possible complications that can affect both - the pregnant woman and the newborn child - are discussed. The space is devoted in particular to the recommended procedure...
Epidemiology of invasive pneumococcal diseases in relation to vaccination options in children in the Czech Republic
Jan Smetana
Čes-slov Pediat 2025, 80(Suppl.1):24-29 | DOI: 10.55095/CSPediatrie2025/023
The incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) depends on age, the presence of chronic diseases and other risk factors. Young children under 4 years of age are among the most at risk age groups. In the Czech Republic (CZ), pneumococcal diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children. In 2023, the recorded morbidity rate was 4.4/100,000 in the 0-11 months age group and 7.1/100,000 in the 1-4 years age group. In 2020-2023, 4 children died in the 0-4 years age group in the CZ. Voluntary, fully-funded vaccination of children, including selected health-risk groups, is currently in place in the CZ. The recommended and covered...
Experience with the use of Prevenar 20 and the possibility of its inclusion in the children's vaccination calendar
Jana Váchalová
Čes-slov Pediat 2025, 80(Suppl.1):30-35 | DOI: 10.55095/CSPediatrie2025/024
Pneumococcal infections pose a significant threat to the pediatric population, especially infants and young children under 5 years of age. Vaccination against pneumococcal disease is among the most effective preventative measures in combating invasive pneumococcal diseases (IPD). The conjugate vaccine Prevenar 20 (PCV20) broadens the spectrum of serotypes compared to previous vaccine generations, offering new possibilities for protecting the pediatric population. This article focuses on current practical experiences with PCV20, results of studies, and the potential for its inclusion in the pediatric vaccination schedule in the Czech Republic.
Respiratory syncytial virus infections - clinical importance, epidemiological characteristics and preventive measures
Petr Pazdiora
Čes-slov Pediat 2025, 80(Suppl.1):36-40 | DOI: 10.55095/CSPediatrie2025/025
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major respiratory pathogen that can cause acute respiratory infections in people of all ages. There are two RSV antigenic subgroups, RSV-A and RSV-B, with other subclassifications according to genotypes and lineages. Presented here is a summary of the clinical symptoms for different age-groups together with their global importance, including international data about the risk of hospitalization or death associated with RSV infection. These data are compared with the data on the hospitalization rates in the Czech Republic from 2017 to 2022. RSV infections mostly occur between November and March in European countries....