Come on! Large vaccination day for children in the Barnim on July 15th

Come on! Large vaccination day for children in the Barnim on July 15th

Eberswalde, Deutschland - On July 15, 2025, the Vaccination Day "Come Vaccination!" of the Child and Youth Health Service (KJGD). The event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., takes place at two locations: in the Paul-Wunderlich-Haus in Eberswalde and in the branch of the health department in Bernau near Berlin. This day of action is aimed specifically at children, adolescents and their parents and offers an excellent opportunity to find out about important vaccinations and be vaccinated, including against HPV, tetanus and diphtheria. Enlightenment about the HPV vaccination is particularly important because it can protect against serious illnesses. Barnim.de reports that the focus is on the age group of 9- to 14-year-olds in order to ensure optimal vaccination before the first sexual contact.

Did you know that the HPV vaccination is not only important for girls? All the more a vaccination recommendation for boys. The permanent vaccination commission (STIKO) recommends that the HPV vaccination between 9 and 14 years of life. This step can be crucial to minimize the risk of carcinogenic HPV types, which lead to cancer every year at around 6,250 women and 1,600 men in Germany. A look at Frauenaerzt-im-netz.de shows that many countries with higher vaccination rates can record significantly fewer new cases. The odds in countries such as Portugal and Norway are impressive over 80% in girls of the same age.

vaccination options and important information

The vaccinations offered on the day of action cover a wide range: from measles to chickenpox to flu and HPV. A total of two doses are planned for children up to 14 years, while older young people need three cans. The organizers have also ensured that vaccination advice and information material are available on the day of the action. Important for the parents: A vaccination card and the health insurance card should be brought along, and a legal guardian is also required for minors.

• vaccinations available:
• tetanus
• diphtheria
• whooping cough
• polio
• measles
• mumps
• rubella
• chickenpox
• meningococcal c
• hepatitis b
• flu
• hpv

The vaccination rates in Germany are still expandable: in 2021 the odds for 15-year-old girls were around 54% and for boys at almost 27%. A development that many worries. [DAK] (https://www.dak.de/dak/unternehüren/reporte-forschung/kjr-2025-Fokus analysis-hpv-vaccinations_89796) shows that the vaccination rates in girls have been increasing steadily since 2018, while boys behind. For example, the first vaccinations have improved by 22% in boys and 15% in girls between 2022 and 2023, but many parents and young people still have to be sensitized.

In the Bernau branch, there are also regular vaccination consultations for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 17, which always take place on the first Wednesday of the month. It is advisable to make an appointment in advance. For more information about the vaccination consultation, interested parties can call the number 0334-214-1672 or send an e-mail to vacfPchare-unde@kvbarnim.de.

The upcoming day on July 15 not only offers the opportunity to be vaccinated, but also to be enlightened comprehensively about the different vaccinations and their meaning. Use this opportunity to protect your health and that of your children!