Influenza vaccine
National Health System: Time for vaccines and tests – flu alert, high-risk groups identified
Greeks are putting their trust in pharmacists for flu vaccinations, and with the upcoming COVID vaccinations and distribution of colorectal cancer tests, pharmacists and their role in primary healthcare are being highlighted.
Maria Theodoridou clarifies flu and COVID-19 vaccine questions
The latest health bulletin from the National Public Health Organization (NPHO) covers a variety of health topics, featuring questions about vaccinations directed to the Chair of the National Vaccination Committee, Professor Emerita of Pediatrics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Maria Theodoridou, along with her responses.
Vaccinations: What data reveals about those hesitant to get the covid and flu vaccines
Disappointing data regarding the vaccination of the elderly, vulnerable individuals, and healthcare workers against COVID-19 shows that over 90% of 80-year-olds in Greece are unprotected against the pandemic virus, while only 4% of healthcare workers have received the vaccine.
Flu shots urged for vulnerable
Health authorities stress the importance of vaccinations for high-risk groups as the flu season typically begins in December.
The Health Ministry has reported only sporadic cases so far, but citizens are urged to get vaccinated by mid-November to allow time for immunity to develop.
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Covid shots coming to neighborhood pharmacies
Vaccinations for Covid-19 will, for the first time, be available at neighborhood pharmacies as of this fall, in an effort to simplify the process so that an ever larger part of the population can get the shot.
Covid vaccinations will also continue to be administered at public health structures by appointment through the online platform emvolio.gov.gr.
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Coronavirus: Nasal Vaccine for Covid Stops Virus Transmission, Study Finds
Next-generation Covid-19 vaccines targeting the virus’s entry points, such as the nose and mouth, may achieve what traditional vaccines cannot: limit the spread of respiratory infections by preventing their transmission.
Significant decrease in covid-19 cases amid persisting influenza concerns
All Covid-19 indicators are showing a decrease, while influenza remains at high levels, the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported on Thursday.
According to the latest epidemiological report from EODY, there have been nine new severe cases of influenza requiring ICU hospitalization and three new deaths recorded in the past week.
Vaccines Slash COVID-19 Deaths by Over Half in WHO European Region Study
COVID-19 vaccines have significantly curbed pandemic-related deaths, saving 1.4 million lives in the WHO European Region, according to a recent study.
WHO says Covid vaccines saved at least 1.4 mn lives in Europe
At least 1.4 million lives have been saved in Europe thanks to Covid vaccines, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, recalling that the virus was "here to stay".
Doctors stress mask usage amid rising respiratory infection cases
As the number of hospitalizations due to Covid-19 and influenza cases has risen sharply in recent weeks, doctors are warning the public to avoid crowded places, use masks, and get the flu vaccine to prevent contagion.