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A woman gets vaccinated against the seasonal flu during a press event. © Robert Michael / DPA
“The people of Salzwedel are definitely ready to be vaccinated,” confirms a nurse from the Akay family practice in Salzwedel. “We have been vaccinating against the flu for two weeks,” the nurse continues. Around 80 people have already come to be protected against the flu.
Salzwedel. That’s sensible, says the nurse. “Everyone over 60 should definitely get vaccinated against the flu,” she advises. The vaccination is also very good for anyone who has a chronic illness and whose immune system is weakened as a result.
There have been a few cases of colds in the Akay practice. It is not clear whether some of these cases were also the flu. “We would have to do a laboratory test,” says the nurse. The symptoms of colds and flu are similar, including coughing, runny nose and headaches. Flu often also causes fever. However, there have not been any such cases this season.
Pharmacies in Germany also offer flu vaccinations, at least if the staff have completed appropriate training. However, this is not possible in any pharmacy in Salzwedel, according to an employee at the Jeetze Pharmacy.
Corona is also still an issue. “In the period from September 9th to September 25th, 15 COVID cases were reported to the Office for Consumer Protection and Health in the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel. This was announced by its press team when asked. The district’s statement continues: “According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), it is assumed that further waves of spread may occur.” Severe courses are likely to occur primarily in older people and people with certain pre-existing conditions such as those of the immune system, respiratory organs and cardiovascular system. The number of COVID-19 cases reported to the RKI has fallen slightly compared to the previous week. In Germany, the subline KP.3.1.1 is predominant.”
When asked whether citizens should get vaccinated against Corona again, the district writes: “The Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) recommends an annual booster vaccination in the fall for people with an increased risk of a severe COVID-19 disease course or an increased risk of infection. The STIKO does not recommend a further booster vaccination for healthy people under 60 years of age or for pregnant women without underlying diseases.”
