Vaccinations are one of the most important measures to prevent diseases. For example, some diseases no longer occur or occur only very rarely because people have largely had themselves vaccinated.

The Infection Protection Act stipulates the reporting of certain pathogens as well as vaccine damage by doctors and laboratories.

Vaccination is one of the most important measures to prevent diseases. For example, some diseases no longer occur or only very rarely, as the majority of people have been vaccinated.

Before vaccines are approved, efficacy and safety must be proven in studies. After that, the independent Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) examines to whom the vaccination is recommended in Germany and when it should be administered most sensibly. The individual consultation by your doctor or the competent authority is based on these recommendations.

As a beneficiary of social assistance or basic social security, you will be supported by the social welfare office during pregnancy and maternity if you do not have health insurance. You will receive the normal health insurance benefits:

• Medical treatment and care,
• support from midwives,
• Medicines, bandages and remedies.

If needed, you will receive care in inpatient facilities. If you need care at home and the family cannot take care of it, home care costs will also be covered on a pro rata basis. However, this depends on the level of care.

Vaccination provides protection against infectious diseases.

Once a year, the Standing Committee on Vaccination at the Robert Koch Institute (STIKO) issues recommendations as to which vaccinations are useful when in general and for whom in particular. The recommendations of the STIKO are considered a scientific standard. There is no compulsory vaccination in Germany.

After a primary vaccination, usually in infancy or early childhood, many vaccinations require regular booster vaccinations in order to maintain vaccination protection. Some vaccinations are also recommended for specific occupational groups or groups of people, such as pregnant women.

Vaccinations are carried out by doctors. They are among the most important measures to prevent diseases.

In cooperation with day care centers and schools, it is the task of the municipal health offices to support and promote the health of children and adolescents.

Vaccinations are among the most important measures to prevent diseases. Thus, some diseases no longer occur or only very rarely, since people have been vaccinated for the most part.

Before vaccines are approved, efficacy and safety must be demonstrated in studies. The independent Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) then examines to whom the vaccination is recommended in Germany and when it should be administered most sensibly. The individual consultation by your doctor or the responsible health authority is based on these recommendations.

Physicians require an authorization for the medical monitoring of occupationally exposed persons in the field of radiation protection.