• Questions about the effectiveness of the vaccines, the third vaccination and children’s vaccinations
• The hotline will be available again next Saturday, January 22, 2022 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

There was a lot to do for the 14 doctors who were in charge of the DOC-Line telephone information service yesterday, Saturday: over 250 calls from all over Tyrol were recorded between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. “The great demand clearly shows that many Tyroleans still have unanswered questions about the corona vaccination. Our experts at the other end of the line were able to answer many of these questions on Saturday, thereby dispelling some worries and concerns through medical facts. My heartfelt thanks go to all the doctors involved for their commitment and willingness,” summarizes the Health Minister Annett Leja. Most of the callers had questions about the third vaccination, vaccination during pregnancy or. For chronic diseases or allergies and for vaccination of children. The campaign will be repeated next Saturday, January 22nd: experts will be available again from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on 0800 70 00 70 to answer questions about the corona vaccination.

(Long-term) risks of a Covid infection are often underestimated

What is the actual risk of serious side effects? Should I vaccinate my species against the coronavirus? Why do I need a third vaccination? Among other things, the doctors of the DOC-Line got to hear questions like this. “Most of the callers turned to us with very specific questions that they had started and that have so far prevented them from getting one or more corona vaccinations. Based on the current scientific findings and our practical experience, we will inform you of the situation as well as our medical recommendation, which is: The protective function of the vaccination clearly outweighs the risks. An infection with the corona virus carries many more risks – also in the planned long-term consequences, which are still underestimated or suppressed by many people,” reports the health director Teresa Geley after talking to the doctors. That also applies to children, like Klaus Kapelari, Head of the General Outpatient Clinic at the Innsbruck Children’s Hospital, emphasizes: “I am pleased that we were able to enlighten many unsure parents today on the basis of the current state of knowledge. Even though children are less likely to be affected by multiple courses – these courses exist and no species is immune to them. It is all the more important to be protected.”

take advantage of the educational offer

“I am convinced that education and information are essential, also to increase the number of vaccinations. We have to pick up the still hesitant citizens and address their worries and fears. The doctors at the DOC-Line did exactly that: they took their time and, against the background of their specialist knowledge, conducted personal discussions,” says LRⁱⁿ Leja, who is also expected to invite people to use the DOC-Line offer over the coming weekend.

Around 5,500 vaccination appointments were already booked in January: Currently, over 49,500 vaccination appointments can still be booked in the vaccination centers in Tyrol up to the end of January – plus over 2,800 vaccination appointments for children. Covid vaccinations from resident doctors are still possible.