Mobile vaccination: Let the elderly and sick go first if possible

This week, vaccinations have started in the mini-vaccination centres set up by the district and the doctors in private practice. The demand - especially for booster vaccinations - is enormous, but the amount of vaccine available is unfortunately currently limited. The district is therefore calling for older and sick people to be given priority wherever possible.

Not enough vaccine
The queues of people wanting to be vaccinated in front of the vaccination centres in Korbach, Bad Arolsen, Frankenberg, Bad Wildungen and Sachsenhausen were long this week. Numerous people who wanted to be vaccinated came to get their first, second or third prick. Some still could not get a vaccination. "The willingness of these many people to be vaccinated is extremely positive. It is all the more regrettable that we were not able to make an offer to everyone on the spot," says First District Commissioner and Head of Health Karl-Friedrich Frese. "We are currently feeling the effects of the federal government's cap on vaccines. However, we are making intensive efforts to generate larger quantities again in the short term. Everyone who wants to should then get a vaccination."

Let the elderly and sick go first
Until that time comes, the currently small amount of vaccine available is now being allocated in such a way that all centres in Korbach, Frankenberg, Bad Wildungen, Sachsenhausen and Bad Arolsen can offer vaccinations, at least to a limited extent. Here too, however, not all those willing to be vaccinated will be able to receive a vaccination in the coming days. "We would therefore like to call on people to give way to older and previously ill people first, if possible, until further notice," Frese appeals for everyone's solidarity. According to the STIKO, everyone whose basic immunisation was six months ago is entitled to a vaccination. However, this entitlement cannot be met at the moment. "As soon as we are able to order larger quantities again, we will expand the vaccination offer significantly and for everyone," continues the First District Commissioner.

Have documents ready
Regardless of whether it is a first, second or third vaccination, people should bring the following documents with them to the vaccination on site at the mini-vaccination centre: The health insurance card, an identification document and, if possible, the vaccination certificate. Those who have already been vaccinated should also have the documents of their first or second vaccination ready. In addition, the "Information sheet on vaccination against Covid-19 with mRNA vaccine" must be brought along. Furthermore, the "Medical history and consent form for vaccination against Covid-19 with mRNA vaccine" must be brought along. Both documents should be filled out completely if possible.