The Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) will be largely reorganized. A large number of the previous 17 Stiko members are now leaving.
Among them is the virologist Thomas Mertens, chairman of the committee since 2017. The Stiko makes recommendations on vaccinations for the population in Germany, which serve as guidance for many doctors. The future 19-member group will meet for a constituent meeting on March 12th and 13th. It also elects a new chairman, as a ministry spokesman announced.