The common symptoms of both flu and coronavirus are confusing for patients. How to distinguish one deadly disease from another? What the experts say about it. Seasonal influenza has arrived in our country at a critical time, along with a new outbreak of Omicron 2 coronavirus cases, as well as the lifting of austerity measures […]
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Greece: new record – 35,580 coronavirus cases
The number of cases of coronavirus infection in Greece has broken another record, as the super-contagious mutation Omicron gains momentum and the number of cases grows exponentially. According to EODY, there were 35,580 new cases of coronavirus in the country over the past 24 hours. During the same period, 72 deaths were recorded. At the […]
What the study showed the simultaneous introduction of the vaccine against coronavirus and influenza
Concurrent influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations have the potential to help the healthcare system and patients during a pandemic. To monitor the safety and efficacy of co-administration of influenza vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine (ChAdOx1 or BNT162b2), a multicenter randomized study was conducted and published in The Lancet. The publication was analyzed by Theodora Psaltopoulou, Panos Malandrakis, […]
Scientists fear flu “resurgence” this winter
Scientists are concerned about a possible flu epidemic this winter. They associate this with the gradual weakening of measures against coronavirus – many people practically do not even use masks. Athenian doctors share their concerns. Professor of Theology Thanos Dimopoulos, Associate Professor of Endocrinology Lina Pashu and Professor of Preventive Medicine Theodora Psaltopoulou – doctors […]
SARS season and coronavirus
The flu season is approaching. How does it spread in a pandemic, and what to do with vaccinations? Russian experts report. In Russia, respiratory infections are already rampant, the incidence threshold has been exceeded in 60 regions. And no wonder – autumn traditionally “pleases” with ARVI activity. What kind of vaccine to get in the […]
Coronavirus and influenza: green light for parallel vaccination
Scientists have approved the joint introduction of vaccines against coronavirus and influenza virus, because, as they explained, no time distance is required between them. As the President of the National Committee for Vaccinations Maria Theodoridou emphasized at a briefing by the Ministry of Health, vaccination against influenza will begin in the coming weeks. She said […]