Who should be vaccinated against the coronavirus for the fourth time? How much does the double booster bring? And should one wait for the new vaccines adapted to Omicron? Answers to the most important questions.
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Christina Berndt
Since the beginning of February, the Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) has been recommending the fourth corona vaccination – but only for selected population groups, generally only from the age of 70. But Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach (SPD) advocates lowering the age limit. He advises everyone over the age of 60 to have another injection after the booster vaccination. How does he come to his assessment? And what does the Stiko say about that? The SZ answers the most important questions.