Significant changes to the adult vaccination program for 2025 is being made by the National Vaccination Committee, in an effort to shield public health, making new decisions to integrate new ones. vaccine The state compensation by the state, as well as the annual vaccine regimen against COVID-19.
By enhancing state coverage and adding new vaccines, the aim is to strengthen vaccination consciousness to adults, as it remains in our country at low levels.
The President of the Commission, Professor of Pediatrics Maria Theodoridoupoints out that the pandemic left behind a wave of vaccine fatiguewhile infectious diseases “flare” pan -Europeanbut also worldwide, the health authorities are sounding the alarm.
“Generally for adults we do not have vaccination numbers. Remember that the issue of adult vaccination is a new chapter, compared to child vaccinations. Therefore, it is certain that We are resulting in adult vaccination And the fact that a lot of vaccines have entered together, has made it difficult for the situation at a time when there is vaccination fatigue, “he says.
COVID-19: New strategy with a double dose annually
Changes are coming to the annual vaccination for Covid-19, according to Professor Maria Theodoridou.
For people over 75 years of age, immunosuppressed and special categories of patients who propose the annual regular vaccination against crone, A two -installment program is established with a six -month distance between them.
OR first dose It is proposed by the National Vaccination Committee to be granted the Octoberalong with the influenza vaccine.
“We have concluded that the annual vaccination is needed for two doses for the specific categories of patients, in which they are recommended to be vaccinated. To make a dose at the time when the anti-influenza vaccination begins, even if COVID-19 is not a seasonal disease and a second dose after 6 months, “the Commission President notes at iatropedia.gr.
Free RSV vaccine for pregnant women who give birth between October – March of each year
One of the major changes decided on the full coverage of the respiratory virus (RSV) in pregnant women, protecting both themselves and their newborns from severe infections.
This decision comes in response to the pressure of the scientific community, as RSV can cause dangerous complications, Especially in infants and vulnerable groups.
However, coverage does not concern all pregnant women But only the births of winter And specifically between October – March, each year.
“This is a big new one, we have to say that. This has the logic when we have newborns at this time, they are in danger of sticking to the virus and passing bronchiolitis. That is why we make the vaccine for the protection of the pregnant woman in particular, but also for the newborn, “the teacher emphasizes.
It should be noted that the new RSV vaccine, which joined the national vaccination program last year, is also covered for the elderly.
Integration of 20-Pottery Vaccine against Pulmonary
The new, more powerful 20-potential vaccine against pneumococcus comes to replace the older 13-capacity and 23-power polysaccharide vaccines, offering expanded protection against pneumonia and other severe infections.
Experts recommend vaccination for specific age and vulnerable groups, based on personalized medical needs.
“There are detailed recommendations depending on the vaccination state of each. They will also be written in the program that has been posted. If you go to the individual explanations you will find it. This is also a major change, ”says Ms. Theodoridou.
HPV: Extension of compensation up to 18 years and until 2026
Finally, in an attempt to increase vaccine rates, the free disposal of the HPV vaccine is extended to the age of 18, giving adolescents more time to complete their vaccination.
With the above changes, the Ministry of Health wishes not only to enhance the protection of vulnerable groups but also the overall reinforcement of public health.
Source: iatropedia.gr