National Vaccination Committee
Concern over continuous cases smallpox
The President of the National Vaccination Committee, Maria Theodoridou, urges parents to check their children’s vaccinations – Who is at greater risk?
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Doctors’ union urges elderly to get vaccinated for flu, Covid-19
The Panhellenic Medical Association called on people over the age of 60 and healthcare workers to get vaccinated against the flu and Covid-19, noting that from the middle of December to March authorities report the highest number of respiratory infections.
Annual Covid vaccine under consideration
Scientists are debating whether or not to provide an additional dose of the Covid-19 vaccination to members of vulnerable groups in the fall.
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Government finally decides compulsory vaccination for healthcare workers, vax vans outside of churches
By George Gilson
Five months after Italian Prime Minister took the bold step, the government has decided to impose compulsory vaccination for healthcare workers.
Vana Papaevangelou: Children are vulnerable to the Delta mutation
The new chapter of the "Freedom" campaign will be implemented from tomorrow for the voluntary vaccination of adolescents aged 15-17, after the necessary consent of the parents.
New Covid Restrictions in Greece
Following up on Monday's announcement by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias reiterated Tuesday that the vaccination of all staff at private and public nursing homes and units for the disabled is mandatory and that all must get at least the first dose of the vaccine by August 16.
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Data support vaccination system
A debate has started in recent days regarding how coronavirus vaccinations are being prioritized, with some members of the opposition accusing the government of putting 60-64-year-olds above groups of people with medical conditions that may make them more vulnerable to Covid-19.
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AstraZeneca jabs for ages 60-64 to start after Feb 12
Greece's National Vaccination Committee has unanimously approved the vaccine against the coronavirus produced by pharmaceuticals firm AstraZeneca for those aged 64 and younger.
More specifically, vaccinations for the 60-64 age group will start sometime after February 12, it was announced on Friday.
The online registration platform will open in the coming days.
Greece considering restricting Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to under-65s
Greece's National Vaccination Committee is considering not giving the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19 to people older than 65, Kathimerini understands.
The Greek panel will announce it's decision either today of Thursday.
Corfu clinic official dismissed after reports of allowing local man to cut in line
Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias ordered the removal of the manager of Corfu's Health Centre, after a media report claimed that he allowed a local journalist and media owner to cut in line and get vaccinated.