Fourth corona vaccination in Cologne – where and who gets it?
The fourth corona vaccination is already being offered in Cologne – also with the Omicron vaccine. who gets them From when and where? All information about the second corona booster.
Cologne – Recently, the corona virus in Germany and NRW was no longer a particularly big issue. But for the autumn that is now starting, many experts expect a significant increase in the number of infections and thus more burdens for hospitals. This not only leads to a tightening of the new corona rules, but also to an increasing need for a new vaccination. For many, this would be the second booster and already the fourth vaccination. This booster is already being vaccinated in Cologne, now also with Omikron vaccine. But where can you get the vaccination and who should be vaccinated?
Fourth corona vaccination in Cologne: Where can you get vaccinated in Cologne?
- With general practitioners or specialists (There is an overview in vaccination register the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians North Rhine)
- With company doctors
- For mobile vaccinations (“vaccination bus”)
- Vaccination center in the health department in the city center (Neumarkt 15-21, 50667 Cologne)
- At pharmacies (There is an overview in thepharmacy manager“)
- At private vaccination centers like that “Corona Vaccination Point” at Rudolfplatz
The fourth corona vaccination in Cologne is offered in many different places, just like the first booster vaccination in Cologne. A renewed There is currently no vaccination center in the Lanxess Arena. In the course of the new Omikron vaccine, the city of Cologne announced on Monday (September 5) that a vaccination tent could be set up there again if demand was high.
Cologne: Health department on Neumarkt – Corona booster also with Omicron vaccine
Since Monday, September 26, the Cologne health department has also been vaccinating with the vaccine adapted to the Omikron sublines BA.4 and BA.5. “BA.5 is currently the dominant sub-line of the omicron variant in Germany,” the city of Cologne announced. The vaccine adapted to the omicron variant BA.1 had already been vaccinated beforehand.
First, the city received a total of 1080 doses of the new vaccine from the manufacturer Biontech. More deliveries are to come. “Currently, the health department at Neumarkt can make up to 200 appointments a day,” says the city. If you want to refresh your corona vaccination, you can also get the flu vaccination at the same time, it is said.
The Omikron vaccines are only used for booster vaccinations, but not for the basic immunization (first and second vaccination). Biontech’s Omicron vaccine is for ages 12 and up, while Moderna’s is for ages 30 and up.
Corona Booster: Vaccination in the Cologne Health Department – opening times, address, appointments
- Since September 9th: Every day from 9am to 5pm
- Online appointment booking are needed
- Address: Cologne Health Office, Neumarkt 15-21, 50667 Cologne
The vaccination center in the Cologne Health Department has fixed opening hours. As part of the new Omikron vaccines, these were extended again from Friday (September 9th). Since the city expects increased demand, it is likely that again a fixed schedule be agreed – both for vaccinations with the Omicron and other vaccines.
Corona vaccination Cologne: Omicron vaccine – who gets the booster?
The city of Cologne is also following the recommendation of the Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) for the fourth corona vaccination. Accordingly, the second vaccine, adapted to the omicron variant BA.1, is recommended, among other things, to all people over the age of 60 as well as to vulnerable groups and people in the health and care sector. However, theoretically any person entitled to be vaccinated can have the fourth vaccination administered after talking to a vaccinator.
However, the prerequisite for the second booster is that the last vaccination has already been given six months she is. In “justified individual cases” the death can be reduced to four months after a medical examination. People with immunodeficiency can receive the second booster as early as three months after the last vaccination.
- Basically can every person from the age of 12 who is entitled to be vaccinated received the omicron booster (mRNA vaccine). Prerequisite: The last vaccination must have been at least six months ago.
- Now the fourth corona vaccination with the adapted Omikron vaccine from the Stiko (Standing Vaccination Committee) is so far only recommended for some groups of people: All people over the age of 12 with an increased risk of severe Covid-19 courses as a result of an underlying disease or immune deficiency, people over the age of 60, staff in medical and nursing facilities, residents in nursing facilities
- Special instructions:
- *If there is a particular need for a booster dose between the ages of 5 and 11 years, the wild-type monovalent vaccines recommended and approved for this age group should continue to be used.
- *The vaccines adapted to the Omicron variant have not yet been approved for basic immunization against Covid-19.
Cologne: Vaccination after corona infection – when is that possible?
All people who want to be vaccinated after a corona disease can do so as early as three months after recovery. If there are no symptoms, this is even possible four weeks after infection. The six-month interval to the previous vaccination must still be implemented.
Corona vaccination: vaccination bus drives through the city
- Thursday, September 29: Aachener Strasse 1341, 50859 Cologne
- Friday, September 30th: Pastor-Wolff-Strasse 2A, 50735 Cologne
- Saturday October 1st: Maternusplatz, 50996 Cologne
The mobile vaccination bus is currently driving through Cologne again. This one always offers from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Corona vaccinations.
Cologne: “Corona-Impf-Point” at Rudolfplatz with Omikron vaccine – all information
- was? Corona booster vaccinations with Omicron vaccine for BA.5 variant
- When? Wednesdays (4 to 6 p.m.), Thursdays (9 to 11 a.m.) and Saturdays from 10 a.m.
- Where? Hohenzollernring 5, 50672 Cologne
- We are? Anyone aged 12 and over whose last vaccination or infection was at least six months ago
- Costs? The corona vaccination is free for everyone
- Booking? online about dying Website of the Corona Vaccination Point
Corona vaccination Cologne: Which vaccine is used?
Only booster vaccination (third, fourth or fifth vaccination) |
Second booster vaccination (also first vaccination, second vaccination, third/booster vaccination) |
Second booster vaccination (also first vaccination, second vaccination, third/booster vaccination) |
Only basic immunization (first and second vaccination) |
First vaccination only |
As with previous corona vaccinations, those who are interested only have to bring their vaccination card (if available) and an identification document. Proof of previous vaccinations should also be brought with you. The vaccines from Biontech or Moderna are currently being vaccinated with booster vaccinations in Cologne. Both the ordinary and the adapted Omicron vaccines (since September 12, 2022).
In addition to Cologne, you can also be vaccinated with the Omikron vaccine in other NRW cities – for example in Bonn and Düsseldorf. All information about the booster vaccinations in the two cities at a glance:
- Fourth vaccination in Bonn
- Fourth vaccination in Düsseldorf
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