Measles, mumps, rubella
Measles is a serious infectious disease that can lead to bacterial superinfections, inflammation of the brain and even death. Only an adequate vaccination offers protection against it.
Measles Protection Act
Since March 1, 2020, children in schools and daycare facilities as well as those working in community and healthcare facilities have been required to provide proof of measles vaccination. The regulations on the obligation to provide proof are primarily explained in Section 20 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) and affect the following groups of people, among others
- Employees in the various healthcare facilities (Section 23 (3) sentence 1 IfSG).
- Persons who are cared for or work in community facilities within the meaning of Section 33 IfSG, i.e. schools and day-care centers
- Exception: Persons born on or before 31.12.1970 are not subject to the obligation to provide proof!
All these persons aged two years and older require two measles vaccinations. Children aged 1 to 2 years must provide proof of one vaccination. A second vaccination should be given as early as possible, at least four weeks after the first vaccination. The vaccination against measles is only available in combination with mumps and rubella as the so-called MMR vaccination or additionally in combination with the chickenpox vaccination (MMR-V). This vaccination is covered by statutory health insurance and is administered by a GP.
New hires of persons without sufficient proof of measles protection are not possible in healthcare facilities (including the MHH)!