There is also, it is promised, enough time to have a longer conversation. You don’t have to wait either, as there are no other people on site – apart from certain times when it is possible to spontaneously use the offer. The Vaccination Lounge is operated by the Vienna Health Service (MA 15), based on a concept from the Psychosocial Services (PSD Vienna), and by the Samaritan Association.
fear of injections
Reference was made today to studies according to which three to four percent of all adults have a very strong fear or phobia of injections, injuries or blood. “Four percent are afraid of an injection, it doesn’t matter what it’s about,” explained Hacker. Others avoid crowds and confined spaces or feel uncomfortable in contact with health workers. They should be well cared for there.
Last but not least, those people who fear the social consequences of the corona vaccination are also a target group. These include people who experience the debates about Covid in their environment as conflictual – for example because friends or relatives reject the vaccination or are opposed to the measures. The new vaccination site is not necessarily intended for the latter, it was emphasized today. The main aim is to address people who would like to be vaccinated but have not yet dared to do so.