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How do I complete my child's Turkish vaccination schedule in Germany?

Register your child with a paediatrician (Kinderarzt) and bring the Turkish vaccination record. The doctor completes missing vaccinations according to the German schedule, and statutory insurance pays for them. Proof of measles vaccination is compulsory for Kita and school.

Who keeps track: Germany has no system like the family health centres in Turkey. A paediatrician (Kinderarzt) you choose follows your child's vaccinations and regular development check-ups (U-Untersuchungen). Finding a paediatrician who accepts new patients can take time, so start looking early.

Documents: Bring the Turkish vaccination card or a vaccination printout from e-Nabız. A translation helps if the doctor has trouble understanding which vaccines were given. If there are no documents, the doctor can check immunity with a blood test or repeat the vaccinations.

Schedule: In Germany vaccination recommendations are set by the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute. The doctor completes missing vaccinations according to this schedule (Nachholimpfung). Statutory health insurance pays for recommended vaccinations. They are recorded in the yellow German vaccination booklet (Impfpass).

Measles requirement: Children attending a Kita, school or certain other community facilities must prove that they are vaccinated against measles or immune (Masernschutzgesetz). Have the vaccination record ready when you register.

Development check-ups: The U1 to U9 check-ups for children and the J1 for teenagers are free. In Berlin these check-ups are monitored, and you receive a reminder letter if one is missed.

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This information is based on community experience and is not legal advice. Rules can change; check important things with the responsible office.

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