The role of local primary healthcare units in increasing immunization uptake among children in vulnerable social groups through vaccination campaigns.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of a tailored health promotion and vaccination campaign conducted by a Local Primary Health Care Unit (LPHCU), in increasing children's immunization uptake of vulnerable social groups. The LPHCU of Ampelokipi, Larissa, Greece conducted an immunization campaign in accordance with the National Vaccination Program within a Roma settlement of Larissa, a population of approximately 4500 people, including 1500 children aged 2 months to 16 years. To ensure community engagement, the settlement's Roma mediator and the associated Medical Social Centre participated in the design and implementation of the campaign, facilitating coherent and precise communications about the campaign goals and methods.

Transmission Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 during an Outbreak in a Roma Community in Thessaly, Greece-Control Measures and Lessons Learned.

A COVID-19 outbreak occurred among residents of a Roma settlement in Greece (8 April-4 June 2020). The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with an increased risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and to evaluate the effectiveness of control measures implemented. Data were analyzed from individuals that were tested for SARS-CoV-2 during contact tracing, population screening or hospital visits.