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In the debate about booster vaccinations, the Vice-Head of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV), Stephan Hofmeister, made politicians responsible.
Berlin – “It cannot be that politics has withdrawn from the issue of booster vaccinations and no longer cares,” said Hofmeister to the editorial network in Germany (Wednesday). «Specific invitations to booster vaccinations or at least broad media campaigns are urgently needed. Those affected must be urged to be vaccinated clearly and urgently. ”
The general practitioner association is also calling for a broad campaign for so-called booster vaccinations. “With the new Stiko recommendations for booster vaccinations, it is the task of politics to inform the relevant population groups via all available channels and to advertise the third vaccination so that these people can find their way to the general practitioner as soon as possible,” said the Vice-head of the association, Markus Beier, the RND.
In view of the increasing number of infections in autumn and winter, “booster” vaccinations are becoming increasingly important – especially for people with higher risks. Doctors, patient advocates and politicians have recently called for more speed with such vaccination boosters, which can usually be given six months after the second injection. (dpa)
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