Gesundheitsamt Fürth
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Gesundheitsamt Fürth is a health authority based in Zirndorf, Germany.
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Gesundheitsamt Fürth – Address & Contact
Gesundheitsamt Fürth Overview
The Fürth public health office in Zirndorf is a public health authority in Bayern. It is responsible for Gesandheitsschutz, infection control, Hygieneüberwachung and weitere sozialmedizinische Aufgaben im Zuständigkeitsbereich.
Aufgaben & Zuständigkeiten
The Fürth public health office, as a municipal health authority, is responsible for tasks in the areas of infection control, environmental hygiene, school health services, social psychiatric services as well as official medical assessments. These duties are governed by the Gesundheitsdienstgesetz Bayern.
Location & Contact
Gesundheitsamt Fürth can be reached at the following address: Im Pinderpark 2, 90513 Zirndorf – Phone: 0911 9773-0. For current information and enquiries, please contact the company directly.
More information: Gesundheitsamt in Bayern or all Gesundheitsamt in Germany on Sanoliste.
Öffentlicher Gesundheitsdienst in Deutschland
The Fürth public health office is part of the public health service (ÖGD) and plays a key role in protecting public health. Its responsibilities include infection control pursuant to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG), hygiene monitoring of communal facilities, drinking water inspections, school medical examinations and social psychiatric services. The office also serves as a reporting point for notifiable diseases.
Leistungen für Bürger
Residents can contact the Fürth public health office in Zirndorf for: official medical certificates and reports, vaccination advice and public vaccination services, advice on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), health certificates pursuant to § 43 of the Infection Protection Act (for the food industry), counselling for substance abuse and mental health crises, and medical assessments for authorities and courts.
Infektionsschutz & Prävention
In the field of infection control, the Fürth public health office monitors compliance with hygiene regulations in hospitals, care homes, schools, nurseries and food businesses within its area of responsibility in Zirndorf (Bayern). In the event of outbreaks of notifiable diseases, the office coordinates the investigation of infection chains and orders protective measures. Close cooperation with the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and the state health authorities is central to this work.
Frequently asked questions about Gesundheitsamt Fürth
What are the responsibilities of Gesundheitsamt Fürth?
Gesundheitsamt Fürth in Zirndorf is responsible for public health protection, infection control, health advisory services, monitoring of hygiene standards, and public health tasks under the Public Health Service Act.
Where is Gesundheitsamt Fürth located?
Gesundheitsamt Fürth is located in Zirndorf. More information can be found on the official website.
What is the public health service?
The public health service (ÖGD) in Germany comprises health offices at district and city level. They are responsible for health promotion, prevention, infection control, environmental hygiene, and social medicine tasks in their region.
When do I need a health certificate from Gesundheitsamt Fürth?
A health certificate (instruction under § 43 IfSG) is required by all persons who handle food commercially – for example in restaurants, bakeries or food production. The initial instruction is provided by the health office; subsequent instructions are provided by the employer. For appointments at Gesundheitsamt Fürth: 0911 9773-0.
What vaccinations does Gesundheitsamt Fürth offer?
Health offices generally offer free or low-cost vaccinations, including immunisations recommended by the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO). The range varies by office and frequently includes vaccinations against measles, influenza, tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and travel vaccinations. For current information, contact Gesundheitsamt Fürth directly.
What is the social psychiatric service?
The social psychiatric service of the health office provides counselling and support for people with mental illnesses or addiction problems. It assists with crisis interventions, refers to further support services and, if necessary, carries out outreach care. The service is confidential and free of charge.
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