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According to information from "Spiegel", the Federal Ministry of Defense is examining a compulsory corona vaccination for all around 180,000 Bundeswehr soldiers.
The general doctor in charge made a corresponding recommendation about three weeks ago, the magazine reported on Monday.
This was justified, among other things, with the close coexistence of the soldiers in barracks and during exercises.
Bundeswehr soldiers have already been obliged to have what is known as basic vaccination protection.
According to the troop medical recommendation, the vaccination against the coronavirus should also be included in this specification.
If the Ministry of Defense agrees, the vaccination would be a “tolerable measure” for all soldiers.
The federal government rejects a general compulsory vaccination against the coronavirus.
However, the Ministry of Defense confirmed, according to "Spiegel", that such an obligation for the soldiers was being considered.
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According to the report, the troop medics also referred to the fact that many soldiers are currently directly involved in fighting pandemics to justify their recommendation.
In retirement homes and test centers in particular, they are exposed to an increased risk of infection.
The duty to tolerate vaccinations for soldiers usually includes a range of standard vaccinations, for example against tetanus, diphtheria and polio, whooping cough, flu, mumps, measles and hepatitis.
In the case of missions abroad, for example in Afghanistan or Mali, additional mandatory vaccinations may be added.
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