
Olga Tkacheva, director of the Russian Gerontological Research and Clinical Center at Pirogov University and president of the Russian Association of Gerontologists and Geriatricians, named the most effective methods of life extension: a vaccine based on a statement for RIA Novosti.
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Olga Tkacheva is an expert in the field of gerontology and geriatrics, heading a scientific center and professional association in this field.
Director of the Russian Gerontological Research and Clinical Center of Pirogov University, President of the Russian Association of Gerontologists and Geriatricians Olga Tkacheva named the most effective ways to prolong life. RIA Novosti writes about this.
According to her, the greatest effect is achieved by vaccination, physical activity, adequate sleep, and timely control of blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels. She also advised to stop smoking and watch the protein in your diet.

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Dutch prosecutors have decided not to bring criminal charges against doctors who euthanized a child under two years of age in 2025, as doctors complied with all the rules in force since 2024 for children from one to twelve years of age with serious illnesses and no hope of recovery.

Olga Tkacheva, director of the Russian Gerontological Research and Clinical Center at Pirogov University and president of the Russian Association of Gerontologists and Geriatricians, said that vaccination, physical activity, adequate sleep, control of blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, as well as correction of hearing and vision impairment are key factors in prolonging life.

From 2027, the national vaccination calendar will gradually include vaccinations against meningococcus, human papillomavirus, rotavirus and chickenpox. All vaccines in the calendar must be produced in Russia. Vaccines against HPV and meningococcus are already being produced in the Russian Federation and will go into public circulation, and the vaccine against rotavirus is at the research stage.

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According to Rospotrebnadzor, in the 38th week, 734 thousand cases of ARVI, influenza and COVID-19 were registered in Russia, which is 34% higher than the previous week. The chief freelance specialist of the Ministry of Health for infectious diseases, Vladimir Chulanov, said that vaccination is the most effective measure for the prevention of influenza and community-acquired pneumonia, and the vaccination must be done in the next few weeks.