Hardly anyone is vaccinated against the corona virus. But that could change if the number of infections increases in autumn, as feared. In addition, there will be new vaccines soon. The country does not want to change anything about its vaccination structure. for now.
Stuttgart (dpa / lsw) - Health Minister Manne Lucha sees the country well positioned for the next vaccination campaign with the new, advanced corona vaccines. "According to the current status, we do not expect a comparable mass rush to the vaccinations as at the beginning of the vaccination campaign in early 2021, when almost all of Baden-Württemberg wanted to be vaccinated at the same time," said a spokesman for the ministry on request.
However, the past few years have also shown that the situation can change quickly. "If this is the case, further capacities will be increased," it said. The aim is that "vaccination is available for everyone".
On Thursday, the European Medicines Agency EMA cleared the way for two vaccines adapted to the omicron variant for people aged twelve and over: These are boosters that also take into account the BA.1 subline. A Stiko recommendation specifically for this is still pending.
The Federal Ministry of Health expects around 14 million doses of the vaccine in the next two weeks. Baden-Württemberg's Ministry of Health wants to publish its share on Friday. Doctors are now preparing for rapid vaccinations with the new vaccines, but they are also pushing for a recommendation from the Standing Vaccination Commission.
