Who Should Not Get Vaccinated, What Sypsas News Said

In the Society Hour MEGA show, the infectious disease specialist, professor at the University of Athens and member of the committee for the coronavirus, Nikos Sypsas, spoke about developments on the front of the pandemic, but also about vaccines.

Speaking about the situation in western Attica and in the other “red” areas of the country, Sypsas noted that “every decision is based on epidemiological data. Western Attica has a decrease in cases, however, the problem persists, so that the hard blockade continues. The Attica Basin is generally closely monitored. “

“In Kalymnos there was a social event and the virus spread. Unfortunately, people sometimes shake their heads. There is a problem in some areas. There is no reason for a special intervention yet, but we are monitoring these areas and if we need to act, we will act early. We are guided by epidemiological data and curves, “continued Mr. Sypsas, adding that” there is no area in Greece that is immune. In a week things may change, we are in a fragile balance. Explosion can happen anywhere. We want to act in advance when necessary. “

Referring to the opening of schools and the gradual general relaxation of the measures, Mr. Sypsas pointed out that “in no case do we want to suggest the opening of schools or shops, and close them again in a week. We want to be sure before making any suggestions to the government for opening. We are waiting to see what the impact of the holidays will be. I see the crowd these days, I hope the consequences don’t force us to take harsh action. We have been in a pandemic for a year and people are tired. A hard block could cause the world to explode. We tried to balance our suggestions and find the golden section. “

“The committee was unanimous that we want to open schools. We do not know the impact of the holidays on the epidemic and we do not want to reopen or close schools. So we decided that we will wait for epidemiological data immediately after the holidays and make suggestions to the government about schools. We will speak again before the Epiphany. The Minister of Education came to the committee yesterday and presented us with a plan for opening schools, which includes tests for children and teachers. It is a safe plan. However, when will it be carried out The opening will be decided after the New Year. We do not have a school opening date because we cannot make predictions. “The committee consists of 31 scientists and we are synthesizing opinions to arrive at the best solution,” he added.

When not to get the vaccine

“There is only one clear contraindication when someone has a history of allergic shock after an intramuscular injection. The other allergies that we have, to a food, to pollen, etc., are not a contraindication in any case.” If there is an allergic reaction, it occurs in the first 5-10 minutes after vaccination and the vaccinated person is in the area where they are being monitored, “said Mr. Sypsas regarding vaccinations.

“Those who have passed the virus should be vaccinated, but it is not a priority, they will do it in the end. The National Immunization Committee determines who will get vaccinated first. We want people to get vaccinated to end this nightmare. “The vaccination certificate will be available, but I don’t know where it will be used,” he added.

He clarified that there will be a solution for the elderly who are in their summer homes and need to be vaccinated, while also pointing out that they will be vaccinated on January 4 at the Popular Hospital.