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Does COVID-19 weaken the immune system?
There are viruses that cause lasting damage to our immune system. With HIV, for example, the immune system is ruined to such an extent that it leads to death if left untreated. After a cold, on the other hand, our immune system recovers within very short time. And with COVID-19?
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Recommended vaccination schedule for corona vaccination
The Corona vaccination is one of the vaccinations generally recommended in the Vaccination Plan Austria 2023. It is offered free of charge in Austria and is possible for children from the completed 6th month of life.
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Long COVID or Post COVID: What's the difference?
Long COVID or Post COVID? What is the difference between the two? In this video, molecular biologist Martin Moder provides a clear view in the scientific definition jungle and explains what can currently be done against Long or Post COVID.
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How the Corona vaccine works in pregnancy
COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy - a topic for a long time, but over time more and more data are coming together. That's why, in this article, Martin Moder draws a conclusion and, to do so, looks at the pinnacle of scientific evidence - namely: meta-analyses.
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Is Omicron more harmless?
Omicron seems to cause less health damage than the coronavirus variants before it. Fortunately! But what is the reason for this? The virus itself or our immune protection?
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How Corona vaccines can be developed and adapted so quickly
Vaccine development is usually a multi-year research process. So how could the COVID-19 vaccines be developed so quickly? And how does the adaptation of the vaccine to new SARS-CoV-2 variants work?
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Corona: These sources can be relied on
Gradually, the pandemic is receding from our everyday lives. Nevertheless, the topic of corona still raises questions today. Especially online, one repeatedly encounters misinformation that is not so easy to identify. That is why we have compiled reputable sources here.
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How a vaccine is developed
Vaccines are among the greatest achievements of modern medicine. But how are they developed? And how can their safety be guaranteed?
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Are new virus variants coming from the USA and China?
In the USA, the Omikron sub-variant XBB.1.5 has been predominant for some time. In China, it is again other Omikron variants. Could this have an impact on the pandemic situation in Austria?
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End of crisis mode - start of normal operation
The pandemic goes, the virus stays, and the country is now transitioning from crisis mode to "life with Corona" in an orderly fashion. Learn in this article when which measures fall and what remains.
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Immunological memory
Both corona vaccination and COVID-19 infection leave a permanent immunological memory that is likely to persist for a long time, according to recent studies.
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GECKO Lab - Hybrid Immunity
Many people are fully vaccinated and have survived at least one Corona infection in the course of the pandemic. This means: These people have formed a so-called hybrid immunity. Are these people better protected now?
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Omikron Variants Update: News on XBB.1.5
In the USA, XBB.1.5 is currently the dominant coronavirus variant. Omicron subtype XBB.1.5 appears to be significantly more transmissible than other omicron variants. New scientific findings on this in the current GECKO report.
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Vaccinate against corona and influenza at the same time
Getting vaccinated against the flu and Corona at the same time during an appointment - is that even possible? Very well indeed! You can find all the information here.
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Procedure vaccination appointment
All citizens throughout Austria can be vaccinated against COVID-19 quickly, easily and free of charge. You can find out where to get the Corona vaccination, how the vaccination works and what you need to bring to the vaccination appointment here.
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Adapted COVID-19 variant vaccine
An upgrade in Corona vaccines? There is! The COVID-19 vaccine adapted to the Omikron variants BA.4/BA.5 is available. In this video, molecular biologist Martin Moder explains how effective it is and how it works, based on current scientific data.
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New variant vaccine available from Moderna
"Spikevax bivalent Original/ Omicron BA.4-5" from Moderna is available throughout Austria. The National Immunization Panel (NIG) recommends, among other vaccines, this vaccine for the completion of basic immunization or a booster vaccination of persons aged 30 years and older.
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GECKO Lab - Is the pandemic over?
When a pandemic is over and what contribution we can make to get as close as possible to that end is explained by molecular biologist Martin Moder in this GECKO Lab episode.
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New protein vaccine available from Sanofi
Sanofi's new protein vaccine has been available since the end of December. This is an alternative to the mRNA vaccines. The vaccine is approved from the 3rd vaccination.
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GECKO Lab - haven't had COVID-19 yet?
While some have already caught the coronavirus for the second or perhaps even third time, there are also people who have not yet had COVID-19 at all. What is so special about the latter? Are they just lucky or do they have special genetics?
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GECKO Lab - Does Paxlovid work for Long COVID?
Recently, it has been shown that the chance of developing Long COVID was reduced by about a quarter in people who were taking the COVID-19 drug Paxlovid at the onset of corona infection. Why is that? And what exactly is this Paxlovid?
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Update on variant vaccines and vaccination
How effective are the variant vaccines and how well does the booster vaccine protect against a severe course or hospitalization? Do people who have recovered also benefit from the Corona vaccine? The current GECKO Report provides facts, figures and data.
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GECKO Lab - Nasal COVID-19 Vaccines
Molecular biologist Martin Moder takes a close look at the current state of research on nasal COVID-19 vaccines. Could they catch the virus directly at the port of entry - that is, at our nasal mucosa?
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02. to 10.12. - Vaccination consultation week
An Austria-wide "Immunization Consultation Week" is taking place from December 2 to 10. Information will be provided in doctors' offices and pharmacies about the Corona vaccination and COVID-19 medication, as well as other important booster vaccinations.
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GECKO Lab - Virus variants update
Molecular biologist Martin Moder takes aim at the omicron sub-variant BQ.1.1. In a short video here, he gives a virus variant update and talks about what we know about the new variant and how well the current COVID-19 vaccines protect us.
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Corona vaccination for infants
For children from the completed 6th month of life and until the completed 5th year of life, the first two vaccinations are administered three weeks apart. The third vaccination is recommended no earlier than eight weeks after the second vaccination.
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Pregnancy and vaccination
Pregnant women have a two- to threefold higher risk of contracting severe or very severe COVID-19 than women of the same age who are not pregnant. After vaccination, there is a significantly lower probability of becoming ill after contact with the virus.
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Long COVID
Long-term health consequences can occur after a COVID-19 condition. About 5,000 Austrians with such a post-COVID-19 condition have already had inpatient hospitalizations.
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At-risk individuals
Different parameters increase the risk of severe disease after infection with SARS-CoV-2. The indicators are listed in the risk group regulation and affected persons can obtain a risk test from the treating doctor.
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Impfungen in Betrieben
For companies operating throughout Austria, there is the possibility of offering Corona vaccinations in the companies or external facilities.
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Pflegekongress22 and Care 4.0
We would also like to say once again to the nurses: Thank you very much for your important contribution.
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BA.4/5 variant vaccine available
The Corona vaccine adapted to the currently dominant omicron variants BA.4/BA.5 has been available throughout Austria since the end of September.
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COVID-19 Medications
Are there sufficient medications for the treatment of COVID-19 in Austria? If so, is vaccination still necessary at all?
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Update around COVID-19
What does "Twindemic" mean as a possible fall scenario? What do we know about the new omicron subvariant BA.2.75? Does booster vaccination protect against severe disease progression?
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Fall phase of the COVID information campaign
The focus of the current campaign phase is, among other things, on increasing the density of information and the range of advice on offer.
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Protective effect proven again
More than one million Corona data sets have been analyzed and again prove: unvaccinated people have a significantly higher risk of contracting, being hospitalized for or dying from Corona than vaccinated people.
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Vaccination and recovery
Getting the Corona vaccination is also recommended after a COVID-19 infection. To ensure a broad and well-developed immunity situation, a basic immunization with 3 vaccinations is in any case necessary.
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Booster vaccination generally recommended!
All persons aged 12 or older are recommended to get the booster vaccination (4th vaccination). Kids should get the basic immunization, thus receive the three partial COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Safe school in the school year 2022/23
One of the most important goals for the 2022/23 school year is to ensure continuous face-to-face instruction and to implement targeted safety and prevention measures at individual school sites, depending on the risk situation.
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