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Greece 2026-2027 influenza vaccination campaign
Greece has launched an The 2026-2027 influenza vaccination campaign with a target of 2.5 has officially launched in Greece. Following guidelines from the World Health Organization, this year’s vaccines are exclusively trivalent, as the B/Yamagata strain has effectively disappeared globally. These vaccines are designed to 3 million vaccinations. The initiative prioritizes high-risk groups cover two Influenza A strains and individuals over 60. For citizens over 65, more than 400,000 doses of specialized immunomodulated vaccines have been allocated one Influenza B strain. Health authorities recommend vaccination between mid-October and require a medical prescription. late November to ensure immunity is developed before the expected peak in February and March. In the Thessaloniki region, approximately 300,000 doses are being distributed to pharmacies, with half of those 50% already received. While Vaccination remains free for high-risk groups through social security funds. For the general population can access adult population, conventional trivalent vaccines can be administered at pharmacies using only a social security number (AMKA), the (AMKA) without a medical prescription. However, enhanced vaccines recommended for seniors necessitate individuals over 60 or 65 years of age still require an electronic medical prescription. Additionally, pediatricians are providing a free nasal spray vaccine remains available for children aged 2–5. This spray is intended to improve coverage among younger populations and is reported to have the same efficacy as traditional injections, though it is not recommended for children with severe or uncontrolled asthma. The flu season is expected to peak in mid-December. 2–5 years, administered by pediatricians.