EODY to establish vaccination center in Alexandroupoli for Monkeypox
Western Thrace
Sat, 17 Aug 2024 10:25 GMT
The Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) has announced plans to establish a vaccination center in Alexandroupoli to combat the spread of monkeypox, also known as the mpox virus.
Following the detection of a rapidly spreading subtype of the mpox virus in Africa, which was first identified in Europe on August 15 in Sweden, Greece has decided to take preventive measures. In response, EODY will be opening five vaccination centers in the coming days, located in Thessaloniki, Alexandroupoli, Crete, Patras, and Athens.
According to EODY’s statement, vaccinations against the mpox virus subtype began on July 22, 2024, at Attiki and Andrea Siggros hospitals. High-risk groups are encouraged to register for vaccinations through the EODY website.
