For health and protection: fifth vaccination day in Forchheim!

For health and protection: fifth vaccination day in Forchheim!

in the district of Forchheim, October 9, 2024 is all about health. Under the patronage of Minister of State Judith Gerlach, the health region plus organized a “day of vaccination” in cooperation with the medical district association. The aim of this campaign is to educate the citizens about their own vaccination protection and to move them to update their vaccinations.

The fifth "Day of Vaccination" forms an important initiative for health promotion. "It is important that the population has access to neutral and well -founded information about vaccinations," said Gerlach. "With this educational action we want to increase the vaccination rates," she added, while thanking the doctors present for their tireless efforts.

frequent respiratory diseases and their prevention

Especially in the autumn and winter months, respiratory diseases increase, with bacterial pneumonia requires special attention. In Germany, hundreds of thousands develop pneumonia in Germany, whereby pneumococci are considered the most common pathogen. After a decline during Corona pandemic, the number of pneumococcal infections has risen sharply again since the end of 2022. A timely vaccination against pneumococci is therefore considered essential, especially for people aged 60 or for risk groups that suffer from previous illnesses, such as COPD or diabetes.

The constant vaccination commission (STIKO) recently approved the PCV20 vaccine, which offers comprehensive protection against pneumococci. Since only a vaccination is required, there is a simple and effective way to prevent serious respiratory diseases and protect yourself as well as relatives.

It is amazing how far we got in medicine. Vaccinations represent one of the most important achievements in the field of public health. Historical figures such as Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur laid the foundation for modern prevention medicine with their discoveries. Continuing this tradition is of central importance to protect endangered groups such as newborns and chronically ill people.

information and registration

For those interested, it is important to make an appointment for vaccination advice in the doctor's practices. The participating doctors and practices in the Forchheim district offer specific information and support to ensure that all citizens are fully informed.

If you want to find out more about vaccinations, you can use the non-commercial websites, such as those of the Federal Center for Health Education (BZGA) or the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). These are reliable sources that citizens support in their decisions. The STIKO has published well -founded vaccination recommendations since 1972 and takes into account both the individual benefits and the protection of the entire population.

• Zeit: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
• Location: All participating medical practices in the city and district of Forchheim - special offers are provided on site.

The "Day of Vaccination" was established as an annual event on the second Wednesday in October in order to promote awareness of healthy lifestyles and prevention measures.