MikeMcC399
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2 years ago The web page https://www.zusammengegencorona.de/impfen/#id-862101356 from Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (BMG)
"Mit dem "Impf-Guide" zu Ihrer persönlichen Impfempfehlung
Der Impf-Guide hilft Ihnen ganz konkret: Wird eine Corona-Schutzimpfung von der Ständigen Impfkommission (STIKO) für Sie empfohlen? Falls ja, mit welchem Impfstoff? Und wann ist der richtige Zeitpunkt?"
implements the 6 month rule for booster vaccinations. In addition this guide is much finer tuned to the different age groups. Perhaps the link should be added to the CWA FAQs to give more accurate advice?
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Describe the issue
The above FAQ says "A booster vaccination (revaccination) is a vaccination process designed to refresh waning vaccination protection after basic immunization. In most cases, but not always, it takes place according to the recommendations of the authorities after a period of 3 months after the last vaccination procedure. (Example: completion of the vaccination series for basic immunization on 08 Jan 2022, possible booster vaccination on: 08 Apr 2022)".
The German STIKO authority now recommends a 6 month's, not 3 month's wait for the 1st booster. (See Epidemiologisches Bulletin 3 2022 Stand: 18.08.2022, Page 10, Table 4.) This means that the FAQ is not in alignment with the latest official recommendations.
Suggestion
Update the FAQ according to the 21st STIKO recommendations, having regard also to the outcome of issue https://github.com/corona-warn-app/dcc-rule-translation/issues/10 questioning whether the app will also be updated to use a recommended wait time of 6 months in the BNR rules.
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