We often hear that Corona is now as harmless as a “normal flu”. However, many people forget that the flu is not harmless either. Every year, thousands of people in Germany die from its consequences. Since the risk groups for Corona and flu are often similar, many experts now recommend a double vaccination starting in September/October.
For some, however, it may also make sense to get vaccinated against corona as soon as possible. Practices were able to order the newly adapted corona vaccine for this week, and the currently adapted flu vaccine usually arrives in September.
And then of course there is the issue of “long Covid”. It is not clear exactly how many people suffer from long-term effects. The problem is that the causes have not yet been fully researched and there is no effective medication. Many of those affected feel poorly cared for or not taken seriously. A recent protest in Berlin showed this again.
How are you currently experiencing the corona situation in your environment? How are you and your family, friends and acquaintances dealing with it? Have there been any new cases recently? Do you want to get your vaccination updated or perhaps get vaccinated for the first time now? Or is that not an issue for you? Are you perhaps worried about long-term Covid disease? How do you view the autumn and winter in this regard?
Call us during the broadcast (WDR 5 Hotline 0800 5678 555).
Guest: Dr. Jürgen Zastrow, ENT doctor and former chief vaccination doctor in Cologne
Editors: Morten Kansteiner and Jessica Eisermann
