The care of people with post-Covid as well as pediatric care in Wiesbaden and the Rheingau-Taunus district were the central topics of the regional health conference. This recently met in the Wiesbaden town hall, as the city administration has now announced.
Pediatric medical care should be improved
Dr. Michael Doll from St. Josef Hospital Wiesbaden and those affected from a post-Covid self-help group reported on the illness there. It was agreed that the care for patients with post-Covid in Germany is still inadequate despite some good offers. The topic should therefore be pursued further in order to support those affected in dealing with the disease and in navigating the healthcare system.
Another focus of the conference was pediatric medical care in the region. This topic will now be examined in more detail through analyzes and surveys in order to find solutions to improve the situation. Regional characteristics and exchanges with doctors, those affected and organizations such as the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians should play an important role.
In Wiesbaden, the topic is also part of the “URBAN SusHealth” prevention project. This is scientifically supported by the Wuppertal Institute and the Barmer health insurance company. The aim is to combine health promotion, climate protection and equal health opportunities and to develop new approaches to prevention. The structures created are intended to serve as a model for other municipalities.
Vaccination campaign in the town hall
In addition, a special vaccination campaign against the coronavirus will take place in Wiesbaden City Hall on Friday, December 12th. The aim of vaccinations is to avoid serious illnesses, hospitalizations and long-term consequences.
As the health department reports, citizens can receive free advice and vaccinations in room 22 at Schlossplatz 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Both initial vaccinations and booster vaccinations are available for adults and children aged five and over.
The vaccinations are carried out in accordance with the current recommendations of the Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO). This advises particularly vulnerable groups of people to get an annual booster vaccination in the fall. These include, among others, people aged 60 and over, people with certain previous illnesses and staff in health facilities.
