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Who will get vaccinated against the coronavirus first and why? Health Minister Spahn has issued an order. There are three groups: answers to important questions at a glance.
Who will get vaccinated first?
The vaccination ordinance divides citizens into three categories. In the first group (highest priority) are those over 80 years of age, home residents, as well as all the people who work in outpatient or hospital care. In addition, there are personnel in medical facilities who are at increased risk of coming into contact with the virus. This applies to employees in intensive care units, in emergency rooms, in rescue services, as providers of specialized outpatient palliative care services, and in vaccination centers.
So who’s next?
The second group (high priority) includes people over 70 years of age and people who are at high risk of serious or fatal illness after infection due to possible previous illnesses, for example, people with trisomy or dementia and people with intellectual disabilities. This also includes all those who care for you in close contact. People in asylum or homeless shelters also belong to this group. This is also where you can find doctors and people who work in medical facilities with a high or increased risk of exposure, as well as police officers and other security forces.
The third group (highest priority) included those over 60 years of age, as well as teachers and educators, “people in a precarious situation”, as well as those with previous diseases such as diabetics, patients with asthma, overweight or people infected by HIV. . Pharmacists, firefighters, and retail workers should also get vaccinated last.
When can the “normal” citizen be vaccinated?
The statements differ, but certainly not before the summer. Some skeptics even assume that fall may come. However, it remains to be seen which other vaccines will be approved and which can then be administered in large quantities. Health Minister Spahn asked citizens to be patient: “That means for all of us: the winter will be long.”
Why is this order necessary?
Because the vaccine is not enough for everyone. According to the ministry, a maximum of four million doses of vaccines will be available in Germany by the end of January. All deliveries are distributed to the federal states according to their population proportion. 11 to 13 million doses of vaccines are expected for the entire first quarter. This means that the limited vaccines will initially only be available to those groups of people who are at the highest risk of death from infections, namely the elderly.
Where can I get vaccinated?
First in the vaccination centers authorized for it, of which each district must receive one. However, there will probably be little to do at first. Because mobile teams go to all nursing homes first. According to experts, this will take up to two months and depends on the availability of enough vaccine. Otherwise, all the action will be delayed. At the same time, vaccinations can also be carried out in the centers. Later it should also be possible in the doctor’s office.
How often do I have to get vaccinated?
With the Biontec vaccine and the Pfizer vaccine, two doses are given over a three-week period.
Who pays for the vaccination?
The federal government does that. The federal states and the health insurance funds finance the establishment and organization of vaccination centers. Federal states and municipalities must ensure that sufficient personnel are available to operate vaccination centers.
Are possible side effects controlled?
The efficacy, safety and duration of protection of the vaccine, which has already been thoroughly tested prior to approval, will also be tested in intended widespread use. Side effects can be reported to the Paul Ehrlich Institute responsible for vaccines.
Is the efficacy of vaccination being investigated?
The Ministry of Health has announced that it wants to establish an electronic notification system. For example, non-personal data on vaccinations (age, sex, rural / urban district, vaccination indication, vaccination location, vaccination date, vaccine product, administered dose) should be transmitted directly from the vaccination centers to the RKI. In addition, the RKI will periodically conduct representative surveys on the acceptance of vaccination.
Information on vaccination status is also sent to the RKI when corona cases are reported. Vaccination efficacy can be roughly estimated by comparing the proportion of vaccinated among cases with the proportion of vaccinated in the population.
Are the vaccines registered?
Yes, but this is done anonymously. Non-personal data is recorded on how many people, in what age group and where they are vaccinated. To this end, an electronic reporting system will be established.
