In Baden-Württemberg, children between the ages of twelve and 17 are currently only allowed to be vaccinated if they have a previous illness. Appointments for healthy children were turned down.
Actually, the country has lifted the vaccination sequence since Monday, June 7th. So almost everyone can try to get an appointment at a vaccination center. However, this only applies to adults. Children aged 12 and over are currently only allowed to be vaccinated in Baden-Württemberg if they have previous illnesses. This was decided by the country’s social ministry – shortly before vaccination priorities were discontinued. It was said that this was primarily intended to enable vulnerable children to be vaccinated.
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In Baden-Württemberg, only children with previous illnesses are currently given a vaccination appointment. (Symbol image)
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Doctor refuses corona vaccination to healthy children
The SWR is aware of cases of parents who were nevertheless able to make appointments for their children via the online portal. They probably had no previous illnesses. The vaccination was refused by the vaccinator.
The parents had apparently informed themselves beforehand on the Internet: On Wednesday afternoon, the website of the Ministry of Social Affairs said that the vaccination was possible for all children aged 12 and over. According to the Ministry of Social Affairs, however, the vaccinating doctor on site has the final decision-making power; Because state liability only applies to these vaccines. The Stiko has not yet made a recommendation for the vaccination of children – doctors are liable here with their professional liability insurance.
General practitioners advocate corona vaccinations in practices
A decision by Stiko on the corona vaccination of children between the ages of twelve and 17 is expected on Thursday.
General practitioners advocate vaccination of adolescents from the age of twelve, especially in medical practices: If the Standing Vaccination Commission recommends vaccination only for children and adolescents with previous illnesses, the best way to assess who is included is in the practices, says association boss Ulrich Weigeldt of the Reuters news agency . The medical history of patients is known in the practices. Doctors could therefore work with patients to weigh up the risks and benefits of a vaccination.
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