Coronavirus Vaccine: Who Has Priority?



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The global frenzy has been caused by positive developments for vaccinations of the coronavirus. A few weeks before its approval, preparations in the Greek government staff are also feverish.

This morning a teleconference took place on the implementation of the vaccination coverage plan for citizens against the coronavirus in Greece, under the presidency of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

During the meeting the preparation for the reception, storage and distribution of vaccines was discussed. Special emphasis was placed on the prioritization of vaccination, as well as on the way in which citizens will make appointments for their vaccination in 1018 vaccination centers that will operate in Greece. In fact, Mr. Mitsotakis stressed that “this planning must be the absolute priority of the Ministry of Digital Government”, after the experience acquired during the pandemic.

At the same time, the Prime Minister stressed that during this period the Ministry of Health must continue to focus on the functioning of the Health System, since the pandemic is ongoing and there must be absolutely no relaxation. For this reason, it was considered necessary citizen information campaign, to increase confidence in science and convince those who are skeptical about the safety of vaccines.

The priorities according to the American CDC

The focus is on the priority of vaccination, a few weeks before the vaccine is approved.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunizations (ACIP) have voted in favor of the proposal to vaccinate healthcare professionals and residents of nursing homes as a matter of priority prolonged stay in the early stages of the vaccine.

More specifically, the term health care refers to individuals who provide services in the health care field, regardless of whether they are paid, and have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to infectious patients or materials.

the later population groups to be vaccinated are employees in services necessary for the proper functioning of the communities Telecommuting, such as workers in the fields of energy, electricity, water, sewerage, childcare, food production, agriculture and livestock, transportation, and then high-risk adults and seniors. 65 years.

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