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Joined Apr 2022
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Listen to an #ECDConAir podcast episode with ECDC's expert Olivier Briet, in which we talk about #malaria, #invasive species & much more
-> Anchor: https://bit.ly/3pBgSPO
-> YouTube: https://youtu.be/zI92jPDd_xk
-> Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3T5RxLq
#WorldMosqutioDay
How do we know which of the species is not native to our continent?
We have published a handy tool to identify mosquitos for those who participate in the invasive mosquito species' surveillance.
Click and take a look: https://bit.ly/ECDCMosquitoBook
#WorldMosquitoDay
So, what can we do to protect ourselves?
There is a wide range of means of protection - take a look at our dedicated page here:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/mosquito-borne-diseases
The asian tiger mosquito, the yellow fever mosquito and the asian bush mosquito spread potentially lethal infectious diseases like dengue, chikungunya & zika, and are responsible for a number of outbreaks of infections unseen previously in the EU/EEA.
#DYK that there are three invasive mosquito species, that have colonised various regions of Europe, getting as far north as Germany?
RT @ESCAIDE: #ESCAIDE2022 brings together public health professionals from epidemiology, microbiology, virology, immunology & more fields from Europe and beyond to share knowledge, experience and contacts.
Where? Stockholm & online
When? 23-25.11.2022
RT @EMA_News: To address the #monkeypox outbreak in 🇪🇺 countries, our Emergency Task Force advises that monkeypox vaccine Imvanex can be used as an intradermal injection, just below the top layer of the skin, so more people can be vaccinated.
Find out more 👇
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/emas-emergency-task-force-advises-intradermal-use-imvanex-jynneos-against-monkeypox
RT @Eurosurveillanc: @EU_Health @ECDC_Outbreaks @ECDC_EU @CIBER_ESP @LSHTM @OxPrimaryCare Rapid communication
Monkeypox self-diagnosis abilities, determinants of vaccination and self-isolation intention after diagnosis among men who have sex with men, 🇳🇱 July 2022
➡️https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.33.2200603
#monkeypox #MPX #MPXV #MSM #vaccination
@KaiJJonas @ThomasGultzow
Nice commentary on our E-learning: How to Address Online Vaccination #Misinformation in the latest edition of the #DrumBeat magazine!
Take a look below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Interested in the course?
Click here: https://bit.ly/3PuoeiN
#VaccinesWork #StopMisinformation
RT @warrencomminit: Just published! #Misinformation & #polio Drum Beat - thinking, action & practical tools on causes/extent, impacts & interventions borne out of a concern about truth…
RT @WHO: WHO publishes its first guideline for #Ebola virus disease therapeutics: recommends the use of two monoclonal antibodies.
WHO calls on the global community to increase access to these lifesaving medicines.
RT @HelenBranswell: 1. Short #monkeypox 🧵
Interesting paper in @Eurosurveillanc today comparing positivity of testing results taken from different sites: lesion swabs, throat swabs, anal swabs and blood tests.
The work was done in Madrid.
37 patients. Most had all 4 types of tests conducted.
RT @Eurosurveillanc: A new 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 issue is out
Topics include
#COVID19 #CovidVaccine #SARSCoV2 #diagnosis #antibodies #monkeypox #MonkeypoxVirus #MPX #MPXV #MSM
Don't miss out on the opportunitites to join the #ECDC team!
We are looking for:
- #PublicHealth Solution Architects
- Office Assistants
- Experts in #MathematicalModelling
- Scientific Officers - Epidemic Intelligence & Threat Assessment
More info here: http://bit.ly/ECDCjobs
RT @WHO: People are still getting ill and dying from #COVID19 every week. Your health is precious. Protect yourself and others by taking 6 simple steps:
1️⃣ Get vaccinated
2️⃣ Keep a safe distance
3️⃣ Wear a mask
4️⃣ Cover sneezes/coughs
5️⃣ Open windows
6️⃣ Clean your hands
Latest joint #ECDC/@WHO_Europe #monkeypox surveillance report is online now.
See full here: https://bit.ly/3wdB3am
RT @ECDC_Outbreaks: #UPDATE:
Joint #ECDC/@WHO_Europe #monkeypox surveillance bulletin.
18960 cases from 36 countries and areas covered by ECDC and WHO Europe have been reported through #TESSy up to 16 August.
Full report: https://monkeypoxreport.ecdc.europa.eu/
RT @WHOWPRO: Anyone can catch viruses including #COVID19 and monkeypox, regardless of their age, gender, nationality, sexual orientation or any other factor.
Viruses don't discriminate and neither should we.
RT @EU_Health: #COVID19 vaccination: what are boosters & why do they matter?
Vaccines & boosters continue to prevent severe disease, hospitalisation & save lives.
As protection from your primary vaccination may wane over time, these extra doses can help renew protection.
RT @ECDC_Outbreaks: #JustPublished!
#Monkeypox infection prevention and control guidance for primary and acute care settings.
How to prevent healthcare-associated transmission of monkeypox (#MPX) - read our report here:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/monkeypox-infection-prevention-and-control-guidance-primary-and-acute-care
RT @Vaccinologist: Very useful document from the @ECDC_EU providing guidance on #infection prevention and control (IPC) measures for primary & acute #healthcare settings to prevent healthcare-associated transmission of #monkeypox #MPX #monkeypoxvirus #monkeypoxoutbreak https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/monkeypox-infection-prevention-and-control-guidance-primary-and-acute-care
RT @Eurosurveillanc: @ECDC_EU @ECDC_Outbreaks @ZI_Atlas Research article
#Epidemiology of Lyme borreliosis based on outpatient claims data of all people with statutory health insurance, 🇩🇪, 2019
➡️ https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2022.27.32.2101193
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Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. We aim to strengthen #Europe's defences against infectious diseases.
Joined Apr 2022
