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RT @georgvh: Latest strains not more severe but "increasing transmission among older age groups" putting pressure on hospitals, warns @ECDC_EU. Agency urges boosers for all aged 60+ "to protect healthcare systems" #COVID19 #coronavirus #vaccines
Why is this important? Many countries are reconsidering their approach to #COVID19 surveillance now.
It had a lasting impact on existing systems designed for #influenza. The established systems are not yet fully suitable for integrated respiratory virus surveillance.
Countries should plan for a potential upscaling of testing for #influenza viruses and #SARSCoV2 if required in response to the emergence of a new #SARSCoV2 variant of concern or influenza variant.
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/operational-considerations-respiratory-virus-surveillance-europe
With the publication of the "Operational considerations for respiratory virus surveillance" we provide concrete guidance for the transition to a sustainable integrated surveillance of respiratory viruses.
RT @ECDC_Outbreaks: #JustPublished!
Joint #ECDC/@WHO_Europe operational considerations for respiratory virus surveillance in Europe.
Full report:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/operational-considerations-respirator…
The increases signal the start of a widespread wave driven by the BA.4 and BA.5 variants.
This is why @EMA_News & @ECDC_EU advise to administer 2nd booster doses of #COVID19vaccines to 60+ and immunocompromised individuals.
Read the joint statement here: https://bit.ly/3P07uQR
@WHO_Europe @EU_Health @EMA_News @EU_ECHA @EFSA_EU @EU_Commission @SKyriakidesEU @europarl_en @Eurosurveillanc Since 26 June 2022, the notification rates of #COVID19 cases in the EU/EEA remain high and have been increasing. The rates among >65 y.o increased in 23 of the 27 reporting countries.
We have published today two key documents:
- on #COVID19 vaccination strategies
- a joint #ECDC/@WHO_Europe report on considerations for #RespiratoryDiseases surveillance
as guidance for the second half of the year.
A detailed overview: https://bit.ly/3PiBFCW
RT @EU_Health: #COVID19: What's a vaccine booster?
Boosters are extra vaccine doses that maintain/restore protection against death or hospitalisation from COVID-19
They are important because protection from primary COVID-19 vaccination may reduce over time
RT @EU_ECHA: 💡 We have started on a new journey with @EFSA_EU, @EMA_News, @ECDC_EU and @euenvironment: an Instagram account to share with you what the EU is doing to safeguard your #health and the #environment!
Follow us 👉🏼 https://t.co/1tOUKZNEsF
RT @Eurosurveillanc: @ECDC_EU @ECDC_HIVAIDS @THLresearch @ISGLOBALorg Research article
Epidemiological and microbiological investigation of a large increase in vibriosis, northern Europe, 2018
➡️ https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.28.2101088
#Vibrio #epidemiology #microbiology #Europe
@MariusLinked @Max_Riess @TarjaPitkanen @CJernberg
Remember the #EUDatathon event we were promoting the last couple of weeks?
So... The 12 finalist teams have been chosen! This year’s competition received a record number of 156 proposals from all over the world!
Read more ⬇️⬇️⬇️
RT @HardemanHildeML: It’s my pleasure to announce the 12 finalist teams of #EUDatathon 2022! They will now finalise their apps for the October finale. We are cheering for everyone of you! Congrats to the othe…
RT @ESCAIDE: The #ESCAIDE2022 programme is slowly shaping up!
And we can already tell you, this edition will have some really exciting plenary sessions!
What will we all talk about? Take a look at the programme here:
https://www.escaide.eu/en/escaide-programme-2022
New opportunities open at #ECDC now!
We are looking for:
- Administrative Assistants
- #PublicHealth Solution Architects
- Scientific Officers - #EpidemicIntelligence and Threat Assessment
Check the criteria and apply!
http://bit.ly/ECDCjobs
RT @EMA_News: We have just published a guidance for #patients’ and healthcare professionals’ organisations to help them prevent and manage #shortages of #medicines 💊💊
An infosheet with key recommendations is also available.
RT @WHO: LIVE: Q&A on #COVID19 updates with @DrMikeRyan and Dr @mvankerkhove. #AskWHO https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1DXGyDDqZjVKM
RT @EMA_News: Check out our latest updates on the safety of all #COVID19vaccines authorised in the EU.
RT @ECDC_Outbreaks: #Update:
Joint #ECDC/@WHO_Europe #Monkeypox surveillance bulletin.
8238 cases of #mpx have been identified through IHR mechanisms and official public resources up to 12 July from 35 countries of the European region.
6900 cases were reported in TESSy.
https://monkeypoxreport.ecdc.europa.eu/
RT @EU_Health: How does legislation on blood, tissues & cells help 🇪🇺 citizens?
Today’s proposal on the revision of BTC rules aims to:
🔹support high-safety & quality standards
🔹extend protective measures to donors
🔹improve crisis preparedness
More in our factsheet⬇️
@ECDC_EU @edqm_news
RT @SKyriakidesEU: Each year millions of citizens need access to vital treatment requiring blood transfusions, bone marrow transplants or cycles of IVF, for example.
Today’s new 🇪🇺 rules on blood, tissues and cells will ensure every citizen can count on the highest standards of quality and safety.
What will the new rules on blood, tissue & cells treatments change?
Take a look at the animation by @EU_Health and learn more!
#HealthUnion #SOHO
RT @EU_Health: We are taking another step towards a strong 🇪🇺 #HealthUnion by proposing stronger rules for blood, tissue & cells treatments:
🔹taking into account new infectious disease risks
🔹supporting new & improved therapies
🔹strengthening EU cooperation
More in our press release⬇️
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