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Get advice on infection protection

The responsible health authority will advise you on your questions regarding infection protection.

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Detailed description

Infection control is designed to prevent the spread of disease and to protect your health and the health of the community. There are legal regulations and practical measures in place to do this.
If you have any questions about infectious diseases, there is an infection control department in the health authorities. There, your questions about pathogens will be answered, such as:

  • How should you behave in case of an infection?
  • What are the transmission routes?
  • How great is the risk of infection?
  • Who provides support during treatment?
 

Information

Prerequisites

No

Documents required

No

Please note

No

Deadlines

No

Procedure

  • You contact the responsible office by phone or email and explain your concern. Which office is responsible depends on where you live.
  • The responsible authority will advise you on your question.

Processing time

No

Fees

No

Legal remedies

No

Legal basis

§§ 6 ff. Infection Protection Act (IfSG)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ifsg/__6.html

Address and contact information

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Last updated: 22.03.2025