Prioritization in medical practices was canceled for all vaccines from May 17th

From Monday, May 17th, all vaccines in medical practices can be vaccinated without prioritization. From this point on, the country will also open appointments in the vaccination centers for sellers, bus drivers and all other people from the third priority.

from next Monday (May 17th) The state will open the allocation of vaccination appointments in the vaccination centers for sellers, bus drivers and all other people from the third priority (in accordance with Section 4 of the Bundeskorona-vaccination regulation (pdf)). From this point on, however, the resident doctors can vaccinate with all vaccines without priorities prescribed by the state. In the doctor's office, prioritization is then completely carried out by the treating doctors; After all, they know their patients best and can decide who needs vaccination first. At the same time, you get more flexibility in organizing vaccinations and appointment.

The prioritization in the practices is canceled in consultation with the Association of the statutory health insurance doctors in Baden-Württemberg . Medical representatives had long supported this. However, prioritization is preserved in the vaccination centers. Here it must also be ensured that people in the vaccination centers where there is a high risk of developing a serious illness or a high risk of infection.

patience and solidarity are still required

"Despite the individual trigger, we continue to vaccinate successfully those who need protection at first. For those over 60 years old, the vaccination rate is already almost 70 percent, which is a great success in combating pandemia. There is still great hurry in the family practices and vaccination centers. I would therefore like to continue to be patient. the doctor's office was lifted, the amount of vaccine remains limited, ”said Health Minister Manne Lucha. In the vaccination centers, prioritization continues to apply to all vaccines. It is expected that it will also be possible to cancel the prioritization there from the beginning of June.

vaccination centers now also vaccinate members of certain professional groups

parts of the third priority group have already been opened in the past few weeks. People who have been older than 60 or suffer from certain conditions can already agree on vaccine dates. Members of certain professional groups now also have this option.

"We now enable people who are exposed to an increased risk of infection in their daily work to make an appointment in the vaccination center. This applies to food retailers, currently approved body -hugging services or employees in consulting centers or driving schools. are active, ”continues Lucha.

• For example, people can be vaccinated in administrations, with the armed forces, the police, at customs, the fire brigade, disaster protection, in the judiciary and in the judicial administration. However, it is not about the hierarchical position, but about the function in the company and the risk of infection.
• The opening also affects people who work in particularly relevant positions in institutions and companies with critical infrastructure (criticism), for example in pharmacies or in water and energy supply. The state government has a List of relevant companies and areas (PDF) published.
• Anyone who has contact with numerous people in supermarkets, consumer markets, drugstores or grocery stores can also be vaccinated.
• This also applies to those who regularly have voluntary and part-time contact with children and adolescents as part of childhood and youth protection or in schools.
• After all, other people can also be vaccinated who have a significantly increased risk of infection due to their working or living conditions. This affects seasonal workers, first aiders and foster parents. Journalists who are exposed to an increased risk of infection in their work are also included. This also includes, for example, people who provide services close to the body or have customer contact.

vaccination makes good progress

Around a third of all Baden-Württemberg residents have already received at least one vaccination. Almost 70 percent of those over 60 are vaccinated. In addition to the vaccinations in the vaccination centers, the vaccinations in the family practices were also added. The fact that you can be considered for a vaccination does not mean that an appointment can be booked directly, since the demand still exceeds the supply significantly. However, vaccinations in Baden-Württemberg are progressing successfully, the numbers show this. It is therefore logical to open the next level within prioritization 3 and to grant more people access. From June, the amount of vaccines that are sent to general practitioners will increase again, and the company's doctors will be gradually included in the vaccination. Baden-Württemberg is still committed to ensuring that the vaccination centers also receive more vaccines so that they are finally fully busy and can offer even more appointments.

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