Health A7
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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…
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Free rapid coronavirus testing in Ammerbuch
In addition to Tübingen, the German Red Cross offers free rapid tests in Ammerbuch. The test center is open on…
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Statistics: Syrians make up the majority of foreign doctors in Germany
“The medical profession in Germany is becoming more colourful”. According to the current statistics of the German Medical Association, there…
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DRK Tests in Tübingen Free of Charge
In Tübingen, there are still free rapid corona tests without prerequisites. The German Red Cross (DRK) offers these tests three…
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Covid Tests for People Cost Three Euros from July
According to the German Health Minister, Karl Lauterbach, there will be no more free Covid tests as of July. Starting…
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Wearing Masks in Public Transport and Clinics until 25 July
There has been a significant increase in Corona infections this summer as compared to last year. Therefore, the local government…
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Monkeypox: no general danger
In Germany, some people are infected with monkeypox. Will this disease become a new pandemic? Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach…
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Daycare centers and schools freed from corona tests
First the masks were dropped. Now the corona tests are now also omitted. After the Easter holidays, the pupils in…
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Help for the wounded souls of young refugees
Children and young people were often psychologically burdened in war zones and during their flight. Even “after arriving in Germany,…
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University Hospital offers psychological help to refugees
The war in Ukraine does not only trigger traumatic experiences for those who have fled there. For people who have…
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Reduced vaccination offer in the district
As the demand for vaccinations against the Corona virus in the district of Tübingen has dropped sharply, many of the…
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Mask requirement ends with exceptions
Corona is not over. But in Baden-Württemberg, from Sunday, April 3, there will no longer be a mask requirement and…
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Test result suffices as proof for quarantine
Employees no longer need to go to the regulatory office for a quarantine certificate. A PCR or rapid test result…
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Final exams at schools: more time and additional tasks
The final exams at schools are running a little differently this year, too. The reason is the Corona pandemic. The…
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Sick leave on the phone extended until May 31
Patients with a mild cold can already take sick leave over the phone. This possibility is extended because of the…
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Private meetings possible indefinitely / Mask and 3G still apply
The Bundestag and Bundesrat have passed a new Infection Protection Act with relaxations. Baden-Württemberg will only partially adopt them. Here,…
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Corona information in Ukrainian
Refugees from Ukraine can get vaccinated against Corona free of charge. On the website www.dranbleiben-bw.de, information about vaccination is available…
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Wie man ein Genesenen-Zertifikat bekommt
Wer an dem Coronavirus erkrankt und wieder genesen ist, kann sich ein Zertifikat ausstellen lassen, das den Status als genesene…
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Nighttime testing stations in Tübingen
Following the decision to reopen clubs and bars in Baden-Württemberg, demand for nighttime rapid testing will increase. The 2G+ rule…
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Paediatrician Zen Aldeen: Corona vaccination is effective
The vaccines against the coronavirus are tested and effective. This is also shown by successful vaccinations of millions of people,…
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New Corona Vaccine from Novavax starting March 4th
As many people as possible should get vaccinated against the Coronavirus. That is the recommendation of leading health institutes and…