The new updated vaccine does not include the original virus, which is no longer detected, and includes the XBB1.5 variant, which is detected at high rates.
Detailed instructions for updated vaccination schedule with the XBB.1.5 Monovalent Updated Vaccine, available from today, as well as for the vaccination processthe Deputy Minister of Health gave during a press conference, Irini Agapidakis and the president of the National Immunization Committee, Maria Theodoridou.
This afternoon the appointments platform opens at emvolio.gov.grso that the vaccination that will be done in 352 vaccination centers.
In recommended groups vaccination will be sent by sms, while the home program will continue for those in need.
Vaccination takes place 3 months after the last vaccination or illness.
The latest is that this particular vaccine can also be done by someone who has not received the basic vaccination.
Vaccination for ages 5 to 11 will begin October 23.
What about the new vaccine?
The new updated vaccine does not include the original virus, which is no longer detected, and includes the XBB1.5 variant, which is detected at high rates.
Our country has procured approximately 1.6 million vaccines. It’s about her updated version targeting the HBV.1.5 strain of SARS-CoV-2, similar to the ‘Eris’ variant.
Who is recommended to get the vaccine?
As Mrs. Theodoridou said, we are not talking about mass vaccination but of vulnerable groupshowever any citizen who wishes will be able to get the vaccine for free, even if he does not belong to the population groups recommended by the National Vaccination Committee.
Vaccination priority will be given to:
– People aged 60 and over.
– People with a weakened immune system and underlying diseases which put them at higher risk of severe Covid-19 infection, regardless of age.
– Pregnant.
– People with increased exposure to SARS-CoV-2such as health workers.
If it is satisfactory vaccination coverage it is estimated that the reduction of hospitalizations will reach 30%.
At the same time, based on the contract for the supply of vaccines, there is ability to receive installments at any time. Thus, in the event that increased demand is observed, Greece can receive vaccines at any time.
Source :Skai
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