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Impfpflicht
/ˈɪmp͡fˌp͡fɪçt/
vaccination mandate
Die Regierung hat eine Impfpflicht für bestimmte Berufsgruppen eingeführt.
The government has introduced a vaccination mandate for certain professions.
Law
formal
A legal requirement that certain individuals or groups must be vaccinated against specific diseases, typically to protect public health.
In einigen Ländern gibt es eine Impfpflicht gegen Masern für Kinder im Kindergartenalter.
In some countries, there is a vaccination mandate for measles for children of kindergarten age.
The term is often used in discussions about public health policies and legal obligations.
Medicine
formal
A policy requiring vaccination as a condition for employment, education, or access to certain services.
Die Impfpflicht im Krankenhaus schützt sowohl Patienten als auch Mitarbeiter.
The vaccination mandate in hospitals protects both patients and staff.
This usage is common in healthcare settings and public institutions.
Collocations
Impfpflicht einführento introduce a vaccination mandateImpfpflicht umsetzento implement a vaccination mandateImpfpflicht kritisierento criticize a vaccination mandate
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Legal Context
In German, 'Impfpflicht' is a formal legal term, often discussed in parliamentary debates and court rulings.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Impfpflicht' as it is a noun in German.
Word Origin
From 'Impfung' (vaccination) + 'Pflicht' (obligation). Reflects the legal requirement to be vaccinated.
Usage Notes
The term is often debated in the context of individual rights versus public health. It is capitalized as a noun, following German grammatical rules.
Word Breakdown
Impf
vaccination
rootPflicht
obligation
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