Zeitschrift für ärztliche Fortbildung
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The epidemiology of infectious diseases has a long tradition in Germany. However, the role of research in the field of the epidemiology of infectious diseases has become less prominent since the development of chemotherapeutics and modern vaccines. ⋯ The restructuring of the former Federal Health Office in Germany and the foundation of a Center for Infectious Disease Epidemiology within the Robert-Koch-Institute are an opportunity to correct the structures of epidemiological research with the aim to reach internationally accepted quality again. The fundamental problems are discussed and approaches to a solution of the problems are presented.
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Z Arztl Fortbild (Jena) · Jun 1995
[Vaccination preventable infectious diseases in Germany--current status].
Under the aspect of 33 years relevant experience in the medical profession, an attempt was made to describe the problems connected with the situation of the vaccination-preventable diseases 4 years after the reunification in Germany. In addition, the analysis of the actual situation in the infectious epidemiology was necessary. Comparing the current state in vaccination preventable infectious diseases with the aims of WHO, conclusions for an improved regime of immunization in germany were derived. The author is aware of the explosive nature of these suggestions, because they mean a radical change of the present habits and procedures in connection with vaccination-preventable diseases in the Federal Republic of Germany.