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Coronavirus disease in Germany– MHH informs

In December 2019, a dangerous lung disease emerged in China. The pathogen is identified as a new form of coronavirus. It is spreading rapidly throughout the world. On these pages we provide information about the current situation, clarify the important questions about COVID-19 and show how Hannover Medical School (MHH) is working in this situation.

Corona: News from MHH

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Visit ban on 1 December 2021

Due to the current Corona situation, we cannot allow any visits from patients to the MHH.

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COVID-19: Detected change in blood vessels in the lungs

International research team with MHH participation successfully uses new X-ray technique for the first time. 

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Strengthening the virus defence with larch extract and more exercise

MHH study investigates the influence of prostaglandin E2 on the immune system.

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New visiting regulations

In accordance with the 3G rule, we have adapted the regulations for patient visits at the MHH. 

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MHH study on SARS-CoV-2: Cross-vaccination protects effectively

Combination of vaccines from AstraZeneca and Biontech/Pfizer protects particularly well - even with virus variants.

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How useful are COVID vaccinations for children?

Children between the ages of 12 and 17 can be vaccinated. But the STIKO does not recommend it. This is what our lung specialist Dr. Schwerk thinks ...

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Lessons from Corona: Enabling more closeness at the end of life

MHH investigates effects of the Corona pandemic on outpatient palliative care in PallPan.

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MHH: Young woman successfully lung transplanted after COVID-19 infection

Rare procedure for SARS-CoV-2 sufferer.

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New findings on rare side effects after Corona vaccination

MHH successfully treats patients with sinus vein thrombosis.

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Facts against Fake News

A vaccination needle is inserted into the upper arm of a person.
Source: Picture by DoroT Schenk/Pixabay

 

There are many false reports circulating in the media on the subject of corona vaccination. Our infectiologist Prof. Dr. Matthias Stoll dispels the following rumours and lies:

All the facts can be found HERE

 

 


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Information hotlines for citizens and patients:

 

 

  • Bundesgesundheitsministerium: 030 / 346 465 100 (Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.)
  • Landesgesundheitsamt Lower Saxony: 0511 / 4 505 555 (Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • Region Hannover: 0800 / 7 313 131 (free of charge, Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.)
  • Vaccination hotline for Lower Saxony: 0800 9988665 (Mondays to Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

Important web links regarding the coronavirus

Vaccinate-protect-test: To the information page of the state of Lower Saxony (multilingual) The COVID-19 research projects of the MHH Coronavirus theme page of the Robert-Koch-Institute (in English language available) Here, the Bundesgesundheitsministerium informs about the coronavirus disease (in English language available) Corona and cancer

The Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) provides information for patients, nursing staff and doctors as well as a podcast series.

 “Zur Sache Corona”: Weekly Podcast with Professor Stoll of the MHH (in German language) Prof. Stoll of the MHH weekly answers questions regarding the coronavirus in a live-talk with the Ärztekammer Clarifications on the coronavirus for refugees and migrants

The Corona-initiative of the Ethno-Medical Center informs online in 15 languages