Goal achieved: vaccinate family doctors

04.03.2021 09:41

“We can finally vaccinate the population against Corona in our practices.” The North Rhine General Practitioners Association is happy that politicians at federal and state level have finally made a pragmatic decision and are allowing local doctors to be vaccinated in their practices. Little by little, patients are called in for vaccination appointments and the vaccines are delivered by the pharmacies. “We can vaccinate up to 100 patients a day in our practices,” explains the chairman of the North Rhine-Westphalia Association of General Practitioners, Dr. Oliver Sparks.

“Our practice teams are experienced in organizing and handling vaccinations. If enough vaccine is available, we will vaccinate everyone who wants to be vaccinated in a short time.” The family doctors will proceed as unbureaucratically as possible. “When making an appointment, we also advise patients to bring their existing vaccination certificate with them.”

General practitioners are concerned about those who resist a corona vaccination. “We have to differentiate between those who are against vaccinations and those who are hesitant about vaccinations.” On the one hand, there are those who are unsure given the lack of studies on after-effects. These patients must be fully informed. “Here we must and can provide comprehensive information and address any concerns.” On the other hand, there will be patients who fundamentally refuse vaccination. The association estimates the proportion of vaccination opponents at... percent.