Started the annual anti -influenza vaccinationwhile The circular of the health ministry with her recommendations National Vaccination Committeeboth for the available vaccines and for the population groups that need to be vaccinated.
New data in the anti -influenza vaccines
The Pan -Hellenic Pharmaceutical Association informed its members that the new prices also include new influenza vaccines. This year the composition is different as they will be available trivial Compared to last year’s quadruple, following the establishment of the World Health Organization, since one of the virus strains is no longer endemic. For this reason, the vaccines have received a new AEO code and the ability to prescribe and register the online platform will begin with the validity of the new price card.
Greece will supply over 3.5 million anti -influenza vaccines For the 2025–2026 season, from four companies and a total of six different formulations. Two of them are immunosuratedwhich are recommended for people over 65, as they offer a faster and stronger immune response.
Innovation: nasal vaccine for children
This year’s season brings innovation as it will be released in our country for the first time nasal vaccine against the flu. The new formulation is aimed at children and is administered in a spray form in the two nostrils to avoid the use of a needle. The manufacturing company is expected to allocate about 50,000 doses of the new nasal vaccine in the Greek market.
Who should make the influenza vaccine
OR National Vaccination Committee It recommends anti -influenza vaccination every year for specific high -risk population groups. This is:
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People 60 years and older.
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Children (from 6 months) and adults with chronic diseases (cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression).
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All pregnant women.
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People with pathogenic obesity.
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Health professionals.
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Those in close contact with infants under 6 months or with people belonging to vulnerable groups.
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People living in closed populations: recruits, prisoners, guests in elderly units.
Vaccination schedule
Vaccination must be completed at least 4–6 weeks before From the start of the influenza’s annual epidemic wave, which usually appears in our country from mid -November to the end of December. For this reason, citizens belonging to vulnerable groups are called upon to plan their vaccination in a timely manner.