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Strain on German Children's Hospitals

German children's hospitals face increasing pressure due to rising infections and shortages of staff and medications.

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Klinikum DortmundUniversitätsklinikum MünsterUniversitätsklinikum BonnHelios Klinikum KrefeldBerufsverband Der Kinder- Und Jugendärzte (Bvkj)

Prof. Dominic SchneiderDr. Axel Gerschlauer

What is the outlook for the coming months?: The Association of Pediatricians in North Rhine-Westphalia anticipates further strain on hospital beds and medication supplies, describing the current situation as "calm before the storm." Infection numbers are steadily increasing.
What is the situation regarding RSV vaccines?: While some hospitals report a stable situation, others express concern over a lack of RSV vaccines for newborns and the potential for a significant surge in respiratory infections during the winter months.
What are the main challenges facing these hospitals?: A shortage of child-appropriate medications, particularly antibiotics, is adding to the challenges faced by hospitals. While the overall situation has improved since last year, there are still significant gaps in supply.
What is the response from the North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Health?: The North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Health describes the overall hospital situation as tense, but not yet overwhelming. They have formed working groups to stabilize the situation, considering cross-training staff from adult medicine to pediatrics.
What is the current situation in children's hospitals in North Rhine-Westphalia?: Several children's hospitals in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany are experiencing increased strain before the start of cold and flu season, due to a surge in infections and a shortage of pediatric nurses.

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