Health A7
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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…
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Counselling for pregnant women
Not all women are completely happy when they find out they are pregnant. The pregnancy counselling service of the Health…
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University Hospital recommends masks again
To protect against corona and colds, the University Hospital in Tübingen recommends that patients, visitors and accompanying persons wear masks…
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How to call in sick
If you are sick, you cannot work. However, in order to avoid trouble with superiors at work and to ensure…
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Orientation for parents: The vaccination calendar
In Germany, there are vaccination recommendations for children to protect them from various diseases. These recommendations are published by the…
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No amalgam fillings for pregnant women and nursing mothers
Pregnant women and nursing mothers are not allowed to receive dental fillings containing amalgam. This is regulated in an EU…
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Problems of refugees in the health care system
A scientific study shows: Refugees often cannot cope with the German healthcare system. This is the result of an analysis…
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Tips for protection against heat
Dizziness, headaches, exhaustion, nausea and vomiting: These can be consequences of great heat if the body is not yet accustomed…
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Appointment service center: telephone help in finding a doctor
Currently, it is often difficult to get a doctor’s appointment. This is especially true for visits to specialists and is…
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Blood donations can save lives
After accidents or during operations, seriously injured or sick people need blood donations. Around 15,000 blood donations are needed every…
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Aidshilfe: Free HIV tests
People with an HIV infection, patients with addiction problems in substitution therapy or men and women who have had unprotected…
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What to do after anaesthesia?
Even before an anaesthetic for an operation (OP) or a local anaesthetic at the dentist, patients should know a few…
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Sports club voucher for the little ones
“During the Corona pandemic, many sports facilities were closed for a long time. Those who suffered most were the children,”…
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No more masks from Easter
The obligation to wear masks ends throughout Germany on Good Friday, 7 April. However, FFP2 masks must still be worn…
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Ticks can make you sick
In Baden-Württemberg, there is a high risk of becoming infected with the brain infection TBE. This writes the Robert Koch…
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Insect powder in food must be labeled
The European Union is allowing more insects to be used in food: the house cricket and the larva of the…
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TK doctors’ guide: Ukrainian in the doctor’s office
How to find a doctor who speaks Ukrainian? Or at least Russian? The Techniker-Krankenkasse (TK) offers a search function on…
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Entitlement to household help
Anyone who is no longer able to run their household due to illness, pregnancy, childbirth or a cure can apply…
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TK doctors’ guide: Arabic in the practice
How do you find a doctor who speaks Persian, Arabic or Kurdish? The Techniker-Krankenkasse (TK) offers a search function on…
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“Morning-after pill” prevents unwanted pregnancy
If a woman has had unprotected sex, the “morning-after pill” can prevent pregnancy if taken in time. This is the…
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Who helps when parents are sick
When single mothers or fathers become seriously ill, it‘s bad for the whole family. Who takes care of the children…
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Mask obligation in bus and train ends
At the end of January, Baden-Württemberg (BW) will abolish all Corona restrictions that the state was able to set for…
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How to find a doctor
How to find a doctor? This is not only a problem for migrants, but especially for them. There are plenty…
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At night to the pharmacy emergency service
Most pharmacies are open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Some are open a little longer, others…
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Maternity protection in Germany
Since 2018, Germany has had a modernised Maternity Protection Act, which aims to guarantee pregnant and breastfeeding women the best…
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Cancellation fees for uncancelled doctor’s appointments
The health system in Germany suffers from a severe shortage of staff. Therefore, it can take a long time to…
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The most important numbers for emergencies
In Germany, there are various emergency numbers that always work everywhere—regardless of which city or town you happen to be…
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Mandatory wearing of masks on public transport until the end of January
Unlike in Bavaria, for example, masks must continue to be worn on buses and trains in Baden-Württemberg. The state government…
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Sick leave by phone extended
Patients with colds can continue to take sick leave by phone. This possibility is valid until 31 March 2023 because…
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No more compulsory corona isolation in Baden-Württemberg
If you are sick, you should stay at home and take a sick note. This rule now also applies to…
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Mushrooms: Only pick what you know
Picking mushrooms in the forest is fun and easy on the household budget. What’s more, mushroom dishes are delicious. But…
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Only with measles vaccination in school or kindergarten
Children attending kindergarten or school in Germany must be vaccinated against measles. This results from the Measles Protection Act, which…
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Abortion in Germany
In Germany, abortion is punishable for all parties involved under Section 218 of the Criminal Code (StGB). However, there are…
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Vaccinated against Corona with Sputnik: here’s what happens next
A new Corona vaccination campaign has started in Germany. The Standing Commission on Vaccination (Stiko) recommends that all people over…
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Pink, blue, green, yellow: What the colors of doctors’ prescriptions mean
Doctors in Germany are giving prescriptions in different colors. The meaning and validity period differ depending on whether the prescription…
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Support via chat: JugendNotmail also in Ukrainian
According to the Children, Youth, and Social Aid Foundation (KJSH), the psychosocial online counseling service “JugendNotmail” offers free services to…
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Obligation to wear masks in public transport and medical practices extended
In Baden-Württemberg, masks must continue to be worn in doctors’ offices and on public transport (ÖPNV) until September 19. This…
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Stiko recommends fourth vaccination from age 60
The Standing Commission on Vaccination (Stiko) has updated its vaccination recommendation against corona. It now advises people aged 60 and…
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Sick leave by phone again
Patients with a mild cold can once again take sick leave by phone. Due to the large number of people…
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Health insurance for refugees from Ukraine
Since June of this year, refugees from Ukraine have had full access to statutory health insurance in Germany. The prerequisite…
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Help for refugees with tumor diseases
Refugees from Ukraine who are suffering from cancer can find offers of help for medical treatment throughout Germany. The German…
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Heatwave
In the coming week, temperatures in Baden-Württemberg are expected to rise well above 30 degrees again. For this reason, in…
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Masks are still mandatory in public transport and at the doctor’s
According to the state government, masks must continue to be worn in local public transport (ÖPNV) and in any medical…
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Safety advice for Ukrainian women who have fled
A flyer by the women’s rights organisation TERRE DES FEMMES e.V. and the aid organisation Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland (Workers’ Samaritan Federation…
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Not all schools have “Heat Free”
The sun is blazing in the sky. The temperature is rising. Classrooms are getting hotter, and the air is stuffy.…
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Contact point for refugees with disabilities and people in need of care
People with disabilities and those in need of care who have fled Ukraine and need help can obtain information from…
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Psychological support for refugees from Ukraine
Those who have fled Russia’s war against Ukraine may suffer from panic attacks, despair, apathy, fear, powerlessness or restlessness. People…