One of the oldest people in Greece, a 106-year-old grandmother, was vaccinated yesterday by a private doctor in Zagora (Pelion). The long-liver urgently asked to be vaccinated, as her children and grandchildren did, in order to “win the battle for life.” Ms. Garifallia Woolgari, born on February 3, 1916 in Zagora, was looking forward to […]
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Some money and a lot of antibodies: "superwaxer" pricked "for another"
Those who wanted to get a vaccination certificate, but not get vaccinated, offered the person who wanted to “earn extra money” 25 euros and go for an injection instead of them. As it became known, a man was arrested at the Agia Varvara hospital when he came for a coronavirus vaccination, having a document for […]
"With a knife at my throat": citizens over 60 years old “run” to sign up for the vaccine
The € 100 fine for every month they remain unvaccinated forces the elderly to make a difficult decision and … get vaccinated. In the midst of backlash from the unvaccinated, anti-axers and the opposition in general to the “punitive” and clearly predatory measure of compulsory vaccination of all citizens over 60, under the threat of […]
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, […]
Greece: in October, the number of people wishing to vaccinate decreased by 50%
In the first 12 days of October, the number of vaccinations dropped significantly, and now the daily number of those who decide to take the first dose is less than 50% of the corresponding figures for September and August. Apparently, the bulk of the people who were vaccinated have already made their choice, and the […]
Nearly 70% of students received at least one vaccination
Secretary of State for Education Angelos Sirigos noted that “a huge number of students have been vaccinated and given at least one dose. The exception is parish schools with 55% ”. In particular, the university with the highest percentage of vaccinated people is the EMP (Εθνικό Μετσόβιο Πολυτεχνείο), with 78%. Next come: EAP (Ελληνικό Ανοικτό […]
Greece: special law is being drafted regarding fake vaccinations and covid certificates
Health Minister Thanos Pleuris said: “A special law is being prepared regarding false vaccinations.” “The legal framework is changing in terms of false vaccinations and the issuance of false certificates of past illness. The scandal at the Karditsa vaccination center with dozens of false vaccinations (disguised as actually made) caused a violent reaction from experts. […]
Unvaccinated in the healthcare system
More than 20,000 unvaccinated health workers ΕΣΥ 5 days before the mandatory deadline. As of August 16, the number of receptions of the population as a whole has doubled. Five days before the national health system’s mandatory vaccination deadline (September 1), thousands of hospital and primary care workers remain unvaccinated. According to the newspaper “Katimerini”, […]
New measures for travelers with children from 13 September
A public health package for unvaccinated citizens that will be applied from autumn to stop the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias announced. Separately, it was said that it will apply to children and adolescents. Among the announced measures are new rules for unvaccinated travelers. From September 13 to March 31, 2022, the following regulations […]
Horror over the death of the dentist who gave both doses of the vaccine
The news that a patient, who received both doses of the vaccine and did not suffer from underlying medical conditions, died “from the shock” of the deadly virus, caused shock and serious concern. The fact was confirmed by the director of the intensive care unit of the Papanikolaou hospital in Thessaloniki and the pulmonologist Nikos […]
Vaccination of children 12-15 years old will begin soon
Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias issued a new call for vaccinations for both young people and citizens over 55 years old, noting that the platform will open for children 12-15 years old in the coming days. In particular, for the age group 12-15 years old, he noted that the vaccine was approved, and in the very […]
Almost every fifth new case is a child
Fears are mounting about the spread of the coronavirus at a particularly young age, as EODY estimates that 18% of new cases confirmed in July involve people under the age of 17. These are the ones who could not get vaccinated, because just 3 days ago, an appointment site for 15-17 year olds was opened. […]