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.

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. 

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.

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