Low Vaccination Leads to Increase in Whooping Cough Cases
Officials have already reported 9,972 cases of pertussis this year, compared to 2,791 for the whole of last year.
Addiction Help Center Criticizes Alcohol Discounts
Approximately one million Austrian citizens exhibit problematic drinking behaviour, with around 370,000 being considered alcoholics.
Early Bloom of Invasive Weed Raises Allergy Concerns
High temperatures and abundant rainfall in May and June created ideal conditions for ragweed growth, raising concerns for allergy sufferers.
Doctors Warn of Rising Swim-Related Ear Infections
An ENT specialist attributes the rise in bathing otitis to more people swimming, sweating in the intense heat and using in-ear headphones.
Vienna Faces Covid Vaccine Appointment Shortage
The new Covid vaccine became available in Austria in mid-July, but so far, few general practitioners in Vienna have appointments available.
ÖGK Workers Against Sale of Vamed Clinics to French Investor
ÖGK and employees of the Vamed Group are rallying against the proposed sale of Vamed’s rehabilitation clinics to a French private equity firm..
HPV Vaccinations Triple in July
Around 22,500 people in Austria received HPV vaccinations in July, a significant increase from 7,500 the previous year.
Covid-19 Infections Rise in Vienna, New Vaccine Doses Ordered
The increase, expected in the autumn, has arrived early, with more infections predicted as people return from holidays.
Austria Updates Dietary Guidelines, Emphasises Legumes and Vegetarian Options
The new guidelines recommend consuming three servings of legumes per week and encourage a reduction in the intake of meat, fish, milk and dairy products. These dietary choices will enhance people’s health and reduce Austria’s CO2 emissions.
Heat Causes French Youth Choir to Collapse in Vienna
The cause was determined to be heat and dehydration, leading to three hospitalizations and psychological support for the others.