Regional hotspots in BW apparently not possible – SWR Aktuell

How legally secure is the hotspot rule in the Infection Protection Act? This is currently the subject of heated debate. Baden-Württemberg has checked this – and apparently a preliminary result. In Baden-Württemberg, regional corona hotspots with stricter requirements are out of the question after a legal review by the Ministry of Social Affairs. The German … Read more

Unfulfilled desire to have children – what couples can do – SWR2

A good one in ten couples in Germany is affected by unwanted childlessness. If the desire to have children does not work out, it must be clarified who and what is causing the problem. This diagnosis alone can be a long, painful process. Download Audio (24.4MB | MP3) Balanced ratio of the causes of childlessness … Read more

Astrazeneca for everyone who wants it – SWR Aktuell

The federal and state governments have lifted the prioritization of vaccination with the Astrazeneca vaccine. This was announced by Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU). This means that anyone who wants to can now register for a vaccination with Astrazeneca. There is no longer any preference for certain age or risk groups. In Rhineland-Palatinate, however, … Read more

First outpatient palliative care team for children in Rheinhessen and the Nahe – SWR Aktuell

There has been an outpatient palliative care team for children in Rhineland-Palatinate for a few days. It aims to help families with seriously ill children lead as normal a life as possible. There are happy faces at this press conference in Mainz, even if the topic is certainly not an easy one. Caring for seriously … Read more

You can get vaccinated against the corona virus here – SWR Aktuell

Vaccination remains important in fighting the pandemic, emphasizes the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. There are vaccination options in the north of the country. The state vaccination centers in Koblenz, Lahnstein, Vallendar and Hachenburg are used to combat the corona virus. People who want to be vaccinated can find out about the central vaccination appointment allocation page … Read more

Vaccination for small children in Germany off-label possible – SWR Aktuell

In the United States, it may soon be possible to vaccinate children under the age of five against the corona virus. In Germany, approval is not in sight, and apart from a few exceptions, paediatricians are reluctant to react. – Briefly explained – this is the status of corona vaccinations for children under five in … Read more

Hormone-free contraception: alternatives to the pill – SWR2

For men there are condoms or sterilization. Women can use hormone-free contraception with a diaphragm, copper coil or natural family planning. Interest in it is growing. But where can you find the latest information on this? Download Audio (26.1 MB | MP3) About five times a week, the gynecologist Helga Schwarz advises people at pro … Read more

So far only a few flu diseases in Baden-Württemberg – SWR Aktuell

The corona pandemic is apparently slowing down another severe flu epidemic. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Health warns of influenza: the danger has not yet been averted. There has been no flu epidemic in Baden-Württemberg in recent weeks, despite slightly increasing numbers. From the beginning of October to mid-January (end of the 2nd reporting week), only … Read more

Warning strikes in the public service in RLP – SWR Aktuell

Public service workers in Rhineland-Palatinate have confirmed their demand for higher salaries and better working conditions with a full-day warning strike and a rally in Mainz. Susanne Wingertszahn, the new district chairman of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) Rhineland-Palatinate / Saarland, accused the collective bargaining association of German states (TdL) with a blockade. “Recognition … Read more

New doctor vaccinates more than 400 children against corona – SWR news

Actually a normal vaccination campaign on Saturday in Neuwied – but the police were alerted. A doctor from Neuwied vaccinated children and had received threats as a result. In Neuwied, more than 400 children between the ages of 5 and 11 were vaccinated against Corona on Saturday. The action took place between 9 a.m. and … Read more