In Germany, the incidence of measles has fallen sharply as a result of vaccinations. However, the target of a 95 percent vaccination rate has not yet been reached. As a result, there are repeated clusters of cases among unprotected persons. The “Law for Protection against Measles and for Strengthening Vaccination Prevention” is intended to provide better protection against measles, especially for children.
General information on the measles protection law
The Measles Protection Act (opens in a new tab) has been in force since March 1, 2020, and since then all persons born after 1970 who are cared for in a community facility must provide proof of immunity against measles. This also applies to people who have been cared for in a children’s home for four weeks or who are housed in accommodation for refugees, as well as to people working in the aforementioned facilities and in healthcare facilities.
For children who already attended a kindergarten or school before March 1, 2020, as well as for those employed in community and healthcare facilities before March 1, 2020, a transitional extension of the verification period applied up to and including July 31, 2022.
Persons for whom sufficient proof of measles protection is not presented may not work or be cared for in the facilities concerned. However, this does not apply to children and young people who are subject to compulsory education or to persons who are subject to compulsory accommodation. Proof of protection against measles can be submitted to us by fax or post.
Do you have any questions? Our telephone number and contact details can be found in the gray contact field on this page or you can send us an email to masernschutzstuttgartde
Note for reporting facilities
Notifications regarding measles protection in collective housing, medical facilities, and community settings are sent by mail to
Health Department
Infection Protection Department
“Measles Protection Act”
Schloßstraße 91
70176 Stuttgart
or by fax to 0711 216-9510234.
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