Georgios Chrusos, Member of the Vaccination Committee and Professor Emeritus of EKPA, and Matina Pagoni, President of EINAP and Member of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, commented on the death of a 44-year-old woman a few hours after vaccination in Halastra, Thessaloniki. Mr. Chrusos said that the fears are logical, but the death did not […]
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How long is the immunity from the vaccine?
The President of the National Vaccination Committee, Maria Theodoridou, during a coronavirus briefing on 05/05, referred to early findings on the duration of immunity afforded by the vaccine. Regarding the duration of immunity after vaccination, Ms Theodoridou stressed that re-infection in the first 3 months is extremely rare, while studies indicate 6 and 9 months […]
Vaccination is progressing at an accelerated pace
The vaccination program in our country is entering a new phase from today. Johnson & Johnson vaccination is reportedly starting in Greece, with vaccination centers operating from today until 22:00. “To date, more than 100,000 vaccinations are planned,” Tanassis Kontogeorgis, Secretary General of the Government for Coordination, told SKAI 100.3. The official noted that “during […]
Pfizer Vaccine for Infants to 15 Years
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is ready to approve the use of the Pfizer / BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for individuals aged 12-15 starting next week, the New York Times reported yesterday, citing federal officials. Approval is pending as the pharmaceutical industry announced in March that clinical trials showed the vaccine was safe, effective, […]
An expert opinion on the Indian strain: no need to worry as there is a vaccine
Pulmonology professor Nikos Tsanakis called for scrupulous adherence to the measures and rules of the Health Protocol, and regarding the Indian strain said that “the vaccine provides protection against it.” The professor pointed out that social contacts, relaxation and disorganization of the population during the May holidays can “backfire” with an increase in cases of […]
Expert: “No matter how much you have to pay for relaxation on Easter”
The expert, scientist at the US National Institute, Georgios Pavlakis, described the situation with the coronavirus as “declining”, stressing that “he very much hopes that this summer we will not have to regret being too relaxed during our Easter holidays.” “The situation will improve. We will cope with the epidemic in the near future, “he […]
Vaccinations for 45-49 year olds: more than 130,000 people made an appointment in just a few hours
The 45-49 age group in Greece has a strong interest in immediate vaccination. More than 130,000 people have reportedly already made an appointment following the opening of the platform this morning. The emvolio.gov.gr platform opened early in the morning for about 124,000 citizens who are registered with the remote prescription system, and from 8 am […]
EU countries accelerate vaccination and relax restrictions
European countries are gradually reducing the severity of restrictive measures in connection with the improvement of the epidemiological situation, reports euronews. Hungary found it possible to change the duration of the curfew. Now it starts at midnight, and catering and non-food stores will be open until 23:00. Citizens with immune certification have received long-awaited privileges […]
Coronavirus: drugs for thrombosis are coming soon
Athanasios Dimopoulos, professor of the Athens Medical School and EKPA rector, said on SKAI TV channel that drugs to prevent blood clots will soon appear. He personally announced new therapies to prevent thrombosis, as well as improve support for patients in need of ventilators and suppress inflammation and complications from COVID-19. Investigations into the development […]