FLU IN CHILDREN: A NEW OPTION WITHOUT INJECTION
Annual influenza vaccination is a key preventive measure in childhood. In recent years, in addition to the classic injectable vaccines, a newer form of administration has been added, specifically aimed at children: the intranasal influenza vaccine. Since the fall of 2025, this option has also been available in Greece, allowing vaccination without the use of a needle. How it works Unlike injectable vaccines, the intranasal: contains live attenuated viruses acts locally in the nasopharynx activates the immune defense from the "entrance gate" of the virus It is administered by spraying into the nose, in a very small amount, without pain or injury. In which […]
RSV: NEW PREVENTIVE INTERVENTION FOR INFANTS IN THE NATIONAL VACCINATION PROGRAM
RSV is one of the most common causes of respiratory infections in infants and young children, especially during the winter months. Although the disease is often mild, in some cases it can lead to serious complications and hospitalization, especially in very young or vulnerable children. With the aim of better preventing these cases, the National Vaccination Program is now being strengthened with an important innovation: the administration of a monoclonal antibody against RSV, specifically designed to protect infants. What is RSV and why is it of concern to us Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is one of the most common viruses that infect the respiratory […]
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