Decreasing coronavirus vaccination numbers

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2025 August 30 . 7:12 PM

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Decreasing coronavirus vaccination numbers

Vaccination Rates in Germany Remain High, but Boosters Decrease

In Germany, the weekly average of booster vaccinations has decreased from 367,000 to 350,000 per day, according to the latest data. This decline is partly due to a combination of factors, including high vaccination coverage, rejection of broad vaccine mandates, evolving public perception of COVID-19 risks, and ongoing vaccine development.

Despite the drop in booster shots, the overall vaccination rates in Germany remain impressive. As of the latest data, 73.5 percent of the population has full COVID-19 vaccine protection. Among the over-60s, this figure is even higher, with 88.0 percent having full protection.

First-time vaccinations in Germany are also on a steady decline, with the weekly average around 41,000 per day. Among the 12- to 17-year-olds, 63.0 percent have had their first vaccination, and 57.9 percent have had a second. Among the 5- to 11-year-olds, 16.5 percent have had at least one vaccination, and 7.7 percent have had two.

The first vaccination rate in Germany remains unchanged at 75.5 percent. However, the push for booster shots seems to be slowing down, with 50.8 percent of the population having received a booster shot.

The decline in vaccinations reflects saturation of initial vaccination goals, lack of general vaccine mandates, and changing risk perception among the public rather than vaccine availability or safety issues. The rejection of broad vaccine mandates, such as for all adults or for those over 60, in parliament in 2022 is one factor contributing to reduced vaccination urgency and coverage expansion.

Partial mandates targeting health workers have been implemented, but broader mandates faced legal and political challenges, with some states delaying enforcement. These mixed signals may have contributed to slower vaccine uptake.

As COVID-19 has become endemic and perceived as less severe by many in a heavily vaccinated population, motivation for boosters or initial vaccinations can naturally decline. Ongoing vaccine development and updates, such as the Pfizer-BioNTech LP.8.1-adapted vaccine recommended in mid-2025, may encourage future vaccinations but likely require time to impact uptake substantially.

A photo of a vaccination center was shared by dts Nachrichtenagentur, reminding us of the significant efforts made to vaccinate the population in Germany over the past year. Despite the decline in vaccinations, the high vaccination rates in Germany continue to offer protection against the spread of COVID-19.

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