On October 1, 2022, the Corona rules will change when the new Infection Protection Act comes into force in Germany and this will have nationwide consequences for many people. Almost twelve million vaccination certificates are expiring.
On its website, the German Federal Ministry of Health compares the current regulations with the new requirements and shows how many vaccinations you need to have in order to be considered “fully vaccinated”.
Until September 30, 2022 lies in complete vaccination protection before:
- after three individual vaccinations,
- after two individual vaccinations ,
- after a single vaccination:
- PLUS positive antibody test before the first vaccination OR
- PLUS a SARS-CoV-2 infection detected using a PCR test before the first vaccination OR
- PLUS a SARS-CoV-2 infection detected using a PCR test after the first vaccination; 28 days must have passed since the test
The update of the Infection Protection Act now includes an innovation!
From October 1, 2022 there is complete vaccination protection:
- after three individual vaccinations (the last individual vaccination must have taken place at least three months after the second individual vaccination),
- after two individual vaccinations:
- PLUS positive antibody test before the first vaccination OR
- PLUS a SARS-CoV-2 infection detected using a PCR test before the second vaccination OR
- PLUS a SARS-CoV-2 infection detected using a PCR test after the second vaccination; 28 days must have passed since the test
The change affects all people who have only been vaccinated twice against Corona. From October onwards, you will no longer be considered “fully vaccinated” and your vaccination certificate will therefore expire.
You are still considered “fully vaccinated” if you get the booster vaccination. The Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) advises all basic immunized people aged twelve and over to receive a booster vaccination.
People aged 60 to 69 are advised to have a second booster vaccination, as well as people aged five and over with an underlying illness and an increased risk of severe Covid-19.
Who is recommended for a first booster vaccination (“first booster”)?
The STIKO recommends that all basic immunized people aged 12 and over receive a booster vaccination (first “booster”).
The STIKO has adapted its recommendations on vaccination intervals and recommends that in future people with immune health maintain a minimum interval of 6 months between the basic immunization and the first booster vaccination. In justified individual cases, the interval can be shortened to 4 months after medical advice.
In addition, children aged 5 to 11 years with previous illnesses should receive a first booster vaccination at an interval of at least 6 months after completing their basic immunization.
Sources:
German Federal Ministry of Health
Stiko recommendation for those aged twelve and over
Stiko recommendation for people aged 60 to 69 and people aged 5 and over with an underlying illness
Also read: The business with fake vaccination certificates on Telegram and Co.
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