Health protection
Infection protection
An important task of the Office for Health and Prevention is to prevent communicable diseases in humans, recognise infections at an early stage and prevent them from spreading. Information sheets on various infectious diseases are available for download >>more
Environmental health protection
The Office for Health and Prevention fulfils environmental health protection tasks as a mandatory task of the municipality. This includes protection against health hazards and harmful environmental influences as well as the promotion of a healthy living environment >>more
Tuberculosis care
The tasks of tuberculosis care are prevention, early detection and prevention of the spread of tuberculosis. The staff at the Office for Health and Prevention receive reports, advise tuberculosis patients and their relatives and identify contact persons for further check-ups >>more
Official medical certificates/appraisals
The public medical service carries out medical and public medical examinations, assessments and statements in accordance with statutory regulations on the orders of the authorities and for private individuals. The doctor at the Office for Health and Prevention is an independent expert >>more
Donate blood
Donate blood - and save lives. Around 15,000 blood donations are needed in Germany every day. The DRK blood donation services cover around 80 per cent of the demand for blood donations in Germany. The Office for Health and Prevention of the City of Chemnitz therefore emphatically supports the request of the DRK Blood Donation Service Saxony and calls for blood donations >>more
Multi-resistant pathogens
In recent years, multi-resistant pathogens (MRE) have become an increasingly explosive issue in the media and in people's perception. These are bacteria that are resistant (insensitive) to a large number of antibiotics. These pathogens can lead to infections that are difficult or impossible to treat. >>more
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are one of the most important and effective preventive measures available in medicine.
The Office for Health and Prevention advises on recommended immunisations and carries them out.
Compulsory measles vaccination comes into force
The Measles Protection Act came into force on 1 March 2020. Timely vaccination prevents infection with this insidious disease. We have compiled information on what the measles vaccination obligation means.
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