Health A7
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Influenza and Covid-19: New vaccination season has begun
Those who wish to reduce their risk of contracting influenza and other infectious diseases can now get vaccinated free of…
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Muslim pastoral care in Germany
In Germany, there are two important services for Muslim pastoral care: Seelsorge-BW in Baden-Württemberg and MuTeS nationwide. Both help people…
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Early detection of cervical cancer
In Germany, women with statutory health insurance are entitled to an annual preventive examination by their gynecologist from the age…
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Office must pay health insurance contributions
At least in one case, the office must now pay after all: In summary proceedings, the Heilbronn Social Court has…
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Refugio is looking for language mediators
Refugio is a psychosocial center for traumatized refugees. The independent association cares for those affected and their families. Translation is…
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“Syla”: Advice for Ukrainian women in need
The association “Frauen helfen Frauen e.V. Tübingen” (Women Helping Women Tübingen) offers confidential and free counseling in Tübingen for women…
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Swimming: Rules also apply in quarry ponds
You are allowed to swim in lakes – unless it is expressly forbidden. This is regulated by the Water Act…
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Medical referral valid for entire treatment
A clinic in Tübingen demanded that a refugee obtain a new referral for the new quarter—even though only a hand…
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Parents: Taking the baby to the playgroup
When a baby is born, most families are overjoyed. However, this can be very stressful for mothers. Meetings with friends…
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Proper behavior in the countryside
Spring is not only the time for walks, bike rides, and outdoor activities, but also a time when agricultural work…
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When exhibitionists harass women
It happens time and time again – as recently at the Hirschauer Baggersee: a man exposes himself to a woman…
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Electronic patient records introduced everywhere
by Bernhard Kirschner Since the end of April, electronic patient records have been available nationwide for people with statutory health…
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Lecture series on the war in Ukraine
The Slavic Seminar at the University of Tübingen is focusing on the war in Ukraine in its summer semester event…
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Medicines for children‘s hospital in Rivne
Medicines worth €10,000 are on their way from Tübingen to a children’s hospital in Rivne in northwestern Ukraine. Together with…
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Vaccinations protect your own life and the lives of others
Vaccinations can prevent diseases and save lives. That is why, from Sunday, April 27, to Saturday, May 3, there will…
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Sick at work: what matters
Fever, headache, bronchitis, nausea – if you’re ill, you can’t work. Employees must adhere to a few rules to ensure…
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Dental fillings only without amalgam
Since the beginning of this year, dentists throughout the EU are no longer allowed to use amalgam fillings in their…
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What to do after an accident
An accident can happen at any time and without warning. According to the ADAC automobile club, statistically there is an…
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In Baden-Württemberg, many ticks are lurking.
The entire state of Baden-Württemberg, except for the urban district of Heilbronn, is a tick risk area. These arachnids have…
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Polio viruses in wastewater: Minister advises checking vaccination status
Polioviruses have also been detected in wastewater in Baden-Württemberg. This was announced by the State Ministry of Health and referred…
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How hijab and niqab affect the absorption of vitamin D
By Oula Mahfouz and Arne Schick1 Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for the formation and maintenance of healthy bones…
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Be careful with mobile hunts: Autumn is the main season
Autumn is the main season for the so-called mobile hunting of deer and wild boar. In the hunting grounds, there…
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“A femicide almost every day”: more and more violence against women
By Ute Kaiser “Every three minutes, a woman or girl in Germany experiences domestic violence”: This was stated by Federal…
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Preparing for the baby: Parents’ School at the Women’s Hospital
The Parents’ School of the Mother and Child Center at the University Women’s Hospital in Tübingen offers pregnant women and…
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Mushroom experts warn against collecting with apps
In the fall, mushrooms sprout in the woods and meadows. If you want to pick them, you should know the…
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Care sector would not work without foreign workers
One sixth of the 1.7 million employees in the care sector who are subject to social insurance contributions come…
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What to do when children can’t go to school?
Hamza (14) injured his foot playing soccer. What do his parents have to do if he can’t go to school?…
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Respiratory diseases at record level
In the first eight months of 2024, there were already more working AOK policyholders on sick leave than in the…
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Weed prohibited: New limit for cannabis at the wheel
Adults have been allowed to smoke weed legally since April of this year—if they are not doing so near schools…
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Tiger mosquito: aggressive and diurnal
Some insects that come to Germany as a result of climate change are not only annoying, they also pose a…
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Language problems when visiting the doctor
Doctors need to understand their patients in order to make the right diagnosis. During the conversation, they can find out…
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Vaccination against RS virus recommended
The Standing Committee on Vaccination advises all newborns and infants to be vaccinated against the RS virus. This was announced…
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Health risk from hantaviruses
In spring, many people clean their homes thoroughly and work in the garden. But they should be careful, especially from…
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Breastfeeding women and teeth
Breastfeeding women also benefit from various health insurance advantages when it comes to their dental health. Good dental health is…
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Help with (work) accidents
A fall on your bike on the way to work, a mishap during sports lessons at school or an allergy…
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Compulsory measles vaccination: Refusers face a fine
Parents who send their children to school without a measles vaccination or without having survived a measles infection are threatened…
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The aim of “early help”: The child should be well
By Ute Kaiser Becoming and being a parent is challenging—especially when your family lives far away. What to do when…
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Fasting in Ramadan: abstain in case of serious illness
Muslims all over the world fast from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan. But what should they do if they fall…
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Ticks are already lurking for victims
Ticks benefit from mild temperatures in winter. This is why the bloodsuckers are already active early this year. “There are…
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Medication now on e-prescription
The old pink prescription from the doctor’s surgery has had its day: at the beginning of the new year, it…
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Requesting children’s sick days by telephone
Since mid-December, parents have been able to ask their doctor to confirm by telephone that they need to look after…
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Sick notes by phone again
Patients with mild symptoms can take sick leave without going to a doctor’s surgery. However, unlike during the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Fewer paid leave for parents of sick children in 2024
From next year, fathers and mothers will only be able to stay at home for 15 days a year to…
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Get a new health insurance card quickly
Anyone who has lost their health insurance card—the electronic health card eGK—must apply for a new one from their health…
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Contact points for the medical emergency service
Many doctors’ surgeries only have limited opening hours. However, medical emergencies often occur at weekends, on public holidays or outside…
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Only with a mask in the Tübingen hospital
More and more people are becoming infected with the coronavirus or other pathogens. Tübingen University Hospital is therefore making masks…
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When the child is sick, the health insurance pays
When a child is sick, mothers or fathers often cannot go to work because they cannot find care. For children…
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Muslim chaplains at the University Hospital in Tübingen
At Tübingen University Hospital, Muslim chaplains accompany people of the Islamic faith during their stay in hospital. The consultations are…