# Staying healthy
Many illnesses can be avoided through preventive care or treated well through early detection. Here you will find an overview of the statutory health insurance schemes’ advisory and preventive care offerings, from vaccinations to cancer screening to dental check-ups. You will also find information about how to prepare yourself for serious situations through an advance care directive or a lasting power of attorney.
To ServicesIf you are subject to compulsory statutory health insurance, you can be exempted from this in certain cases. You submit the application to your statutory health insurance fund.
You will receive care on request because of the health and economic consequences of the vaccination damage.
If you are working or are employed commercially in the food sector for the first time, then you need a certificate from the health authority about an infection protection instruction.
State of Brandenburg:
Information on the procedure of instruction and certification of the health authority according to the Infection Protection Act for activities with food