Germany sees a growing willingness to get vaccinated against influenza, with 48 percent of surveyed individuals planning to receive the shot this autumn and winter, according to data published by Newsflash24.
The opinion research institute Civey conducted the survey at the end of October among 2,500 people on behalf of the industry association Pharma Deutschland. This figure marks a steady increase from previous years, following 45.5 percent in 2024 and 46.9 percent in 2025.
- Influenza Uptake Climbs: Nearly half of the surveyed population intends to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine, signaling steady public health engagement.
- The COVID-19 Gap: Only 22.8 percent plan to receive a coronavirus vaccination this season, remaining less than half of the influenza immunization rate.
- Pharmacy Access Expansion: Awareness of vaccination options in pharmacies jumped to 76.5 percent, up nearly 25 percentage points from the previous year’s 52 percent.
Despite the stark contrast between influenza and COVID-19 immunization plans, general trust in vaccination remains high. Newsflash24 reported that 76.8 percent of respondents are convinced of the overall benefits that vaccines provide.
| Vaccination Type | Public Uptake / Intention | Key Demographic Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Influenza (Flu) | 48 Prozent | Higher among men (39.5%) than women (31.0%) for completed shots |
| COVID-19 | 22.8% | Higher among men (41.3%) than women (34.4%) for current status |
| Pharmacy Awareness | 76.5% | Nearly half of respondents intend to utilize pharmacy-based administration |
The survey data highlights notable gender disparities in actual immunization rates. Newsflash24 reported that men show a higher vaccination rate than women, with 39.5 percent of men stating they are vaccinated against influenza compared to 31.0 percent of women. For COVID-19, 41.3 percent of men report current protection, versus 34.4 percent of women. These figures run counter to typical healthcare utilization patterns where women generally visit physicians more frequently for preventative screenings.
Geographical divisions also emerge within the federal republic. For influenza, the western states record a 35.8 percent vaccination rate, while eastern states trail slightly at 33.4 percent. The regional gap widens significantly for coronavirus protection. Newsflash24 noted that 40.6 percent of respondents in the west maintain current COVID-19 immunization, compared to just 27.5 percent in the east.
Age-stratified analysis shows that vaccine confidence scales upward with age. Among adults over 65, 82.5 percent express conviction in vaccine efficacy. This backing stands at 75.1 percent for those aged 50 to 64, 75.2 percent for ages 40 to 49, and 75.4 percent for the 30 to 39 bracket. Young adults aged 18 to 29 report the lowest confidence at 72.5 percent.
The Stiko vaccination schedules continue to serve as the benchmark for minimizing seasonal respiratory pathogen morbidity across vulnerable populations in Germany.
- Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Stiko Recommendations for Seasonal Vaccinations. Epidemiologisches Bulletin.
- Pharma Deutschland. Civey Immunization Tracking Survey Data. October Civey Poll.
