Hochtaunus leads Germany with top senior flu vaccination rates in 2024/2025

One Hesse district is setting the bar for flu prevention. Why Hochtaunus seniors are getting vaccinated more than anywhere else in Germany this season.

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2026 January 8 . 11:12 PM

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Hochtaunuskreis leads in flu vaccination for seniors - Hochtaunus leads Germany with top senior flu vaccination rates in 2024/2025

The Hochtaunus district in Hesse has recorded the highest flu vaccination rate among seniors for the 2024/2025 season. Official figures show 38.5% of residents aged 60 and over received the jab. This places the region above the national average of 34% for the same age group.

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) advises annual flu vaccinations for several key groups. These include adults over 60, healthcare staff, pregnant women, and those with chronic health issues. Germany sees flu-related deaths ranging from hundreds to over 20,000 each year, depending on the severity of outbreaks.

Hochtaunus leads Hesse’s vaccination efforts, but detailed local data remains limited. Health authorities like the RKI and state ministries typically release aggregated statistics rather than breakdowns by municipality or facility. This means specific figures for smaller senior groups within the district are not publicly available. Other regions in Hesse also performed well in the 2024/2025 season. Main-Taunus-Kreis followed with a 37.2% vaccination rate, while Kassel district and Darmstadt city recorded 37.0% and 36.1% respectively.

The 2024/2025 season saw Hochtaunus surpass the national average for senior flu vaccinations. With 38.5% coverage, it outperformed nearby districts and cities. However, broader data on smaller subgroups within the region remains unavailable to the public.