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City health department informs: Which vaccinations make sense in the fall
21.11.2025
With the onset of the cold season, the various pathogens that cause respiratory infections strike again. To ensure that the people of Offenbach get through the winter as healthy as possible, the head of the city health department, Dr. Christiane Faust, advises various vaccinations: "Viral diseases, especially seasonal flu, can lead to serious illnesses, even in younger people and people without previous illnesses. For this reason, I follow the recommendations of the Standing Committee on Vaccination and advocate vaccinations against influenza, the RS virus, pneumococci and the coronavirus in particular." Vaccinations are carried out in GP, pediatrician and specialist practices.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about vaccinations
Recommendations of the Offenbach City Health Department
Against which viral infections are vaccinations recommended in the fall?
Flu (influenza)
RS virus
Pneumococcus
Corona virus
Who does the STIKO recommend the flu (influenza) vaccination for?
People aged 60 and over
chronically ill people of all ages
pregnant women
Residents of retirement and nursing homes
Relatives or carers of people at risk
People who come into contact with many people
People who may come into contact with pigs, poultry, wild birds or seals with regard to the containment of bird flu
Who does the STIKO recommend the RSV vaccination for?
All persons aged 75 and over
People aged 60 and over with serious underlying illnesses or who live in care facilities
What is meant by serious underlying illnesses in this context?
Chronic diseases of the respiratory tract
chronic cardiovascular, kidney or nerve diseases
malignant diseases of the haematopoietic system
Diabetes with complications
Severe congenital or acquired immune deficiency (immunodeficiency)
When should the RSV vaccination be given?
Ideally, vaccination should be carried out in the fall (September/October) before the main RSV season (October to March) to ensure optimal protection.
Does the RSV vaccination have to be repeated annually?
No, currently only a single vaccination is recommended. No annual boosters are planned. It remains to be seen whether future boosters will be necessary.
Should people who have already had an RSV infection be vaccinated?
Yes, even after an RSV infection, a one-off vaccination is useful to ensure protection against re-infection, especially before the next RSV season.
Can RSV vaccines be combined with other vaccinations?
The protein-based vaccines (Arexvy® and Abrysvo®) can be administered at the same time as the flu vaccine.
No data is yet available for the mRNA vaccine mResvia® for simultaneous use with other vaccines. For this reason, the STIKO recommends an interval of 14 days between other vaccinations, especially COVID-19 vaccinations.
Who does the STIKO recommend the pneumococcal vaccination for?
A single vaccination with the 20-valent conjugate vaccine (PCV20) is recommended for adults aged 60 and over
Persons aged 18 and over with risk factors (e.g. chronic diseases, immunodeficiencies, lack of spleen, severe obesity)
Professionally exposed persons (e.g. in the health service)
As a booster vaccination for people who have already received other pneumococcal vaccines
Who should receive a coronavirus booster vaccination?
The following groups of people should receive an annual vaccination with an mRNA or protein-based vaccine in the fall in addition to basic immunity until further notice
All persons aged 60 and over
Residents in care facilities and people with an increased risk of severe disease progression in integration assistance facilities
Persons aged 6 months and older with an underlying disease associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 progression
People of any age with an increased work-related risk of infection in medical and/or nursing care with direct contact to patients or residents
Family members and close contacts from the age of 6 months of people who are not expected to have a protective immune response after a COVID-19 vaccination
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