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Joined Apr 2022
@SKyriakidesEU @JuttaUrpilainen @EU_Commission @EU_Health @EMA_News @EU_ECHA @WHO_Europe @WHO Want to know more about #polio?
We have published fresh factsheets on the virus and #poliomyelitis on the European Vaccination Information Portal #EVIP in ALL EU/EEA languages here:
https://www.vaccination-info.eu/en/disease-factsheets/polio
@SKyriakidesEU @JuttaUrpilainen @EU_Commission @EU_Health @EMA_News @EU_ECHA @WHO_Europe @WHO 20 years #polio-free but we still need to pay close attention to #poliomyelitis.
Why?
Take a look at our latest @epi update on the polio situation in the EU/EEA and the world here:
https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/update-polio-situation-eueea-and-world
RT @EU_Health: The COVID-19 pandemic taught us many, valuable lessons.
See you in Luxembourg as we discuss the🆕Regulation on cross-border health threats & more ways to ensure a stronger #EUHealthSecurity Framework
Registration open now: https://www.cll-conference.eu/
RT @EMA_News: #COVID19vaccines in small children:
EMA recommends vaccinating primarily small children with underlying illness to protect them from hospitalisation & death.
❗️The decision on children’s vaccination lies with the EU Member States. #EMAPresser
RT @EMA_News: We are carefully following the new virus sub-variants. The virus is faster than we can ever be in adapting vaccines!
We should only consider adapting vaccines when the difference between strains in circulation and vaccines composition becomes major. #EMAPresser #COVID19
RT @EMA_News: It is expected that #SARSCoV2 & #flu will circulate at the same time this autumn and winter.
❗️Vulnerable people will be at increased risk.
Joint vaccination campaigns are taking place in many 🇪🇺 countries. We urge eligible citizens to take advantage of it. #EMAPresser
RT @EMA_News: 📢To people over 60, pregnant women and those with comorbidities or underlying conditions:
Get vaccinated or re-vaccinated against #COVID19. Now is the time to get protected! #EMAPresser
RT @EMA_News: EMA's regular Press Briefings https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1OwxWwZNdvVxQ
RT @EMA_News: According to @ECDC_EU, a new wave is expected in the coming weeks, due to new #Omicron subvariants
❗️The pandemic is not yet over.
We urge citizens to get vaccinated now, especially if your health situation puts you at higher risk of severe #COVID19. #EMAPresser
RT @EFSA_EU: 🔴Just published | How can we reduce the spread of #AntimicrobialResistance (#AMR) during #AnimalTransport?
Our scientific opinion outlines mitigation measures, risk factors & data gaps
Check it out👉https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/7586
RT @EU_Health: COVID-19 & Influenza ▶ Vaccination is one of the most effective tools against both.
Together with other public health measures, vaccines help protect the most vulnerable and reduce the pressure on our healthcare systems.
Get vaccinated: make vaccines work
RT @EMA_News: 📢Just published ❗️ - #ClinicalData supporting the use of #Comirnaty as a #BoosterDose for children aged 5 to 11 are now available.
@GovCanHealth
👉https://clinicaldata.ema.europa.eu/web/cdp/home
There is a number of easy steps to take to lower the chances of getting sick with #influenza and spreading it around - for those in good health, but also for elderly and the frail.
Take a look and join us in #FluAwareness campaigning - share the message!
RT @EU_Health: We are delivering on our promise to build a stronger 🇪🇺 #HealthUnion
Today, @EUCouncil has adopted:
✅New Serious Cross-Border Health Threats Regulation
✅Extended mandate for @ECDC_EU
✅New Emergency Framework Regulation
Strengthening the #EUHealthSecurity legal framework.
RT @SKyriakidesEU: With a stronger @ECDC_EU, an empowered @EC_HERA and a reinforced 🇪🇺 role in tackling cross-border health threats, the key pillars of #HealthUnion are in place.
We now have strong tools to decisively react and respond to emerging health crises together.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_6363
We are hiring!
Join #ECDC and work with us on important #PublicHealth matters!
We are looking for:
- Experts in Epidemic Intelligence
- Specialists in Human Resources
- Executive Assistants
- Scientific Editors for "Eurosurveillance"
Apply here: http://bit.ly/ECDCjobs
RT @WHO_Europe: Want to know more about #influenza & #COVID19?
Here are 5 things to know to prepare yourself for this autumn and winter.
RT @WHO_Europe_VPI: This #WorldPolioDay we acknowledge the parents and caregivers of the @WHO European Region who have protected their children, making it possible to celebrate 20 years free from endemic #polio. #poliofreefuture
RT @hans_kluge: We at @WHO_Europe echo the urgent, timely message for #WorldPolioDay from @SKyriakidesEU!
Just this past year we’ve seen through events in our region how fragile gains made towards polio eradication really are.
Vaccination remains key to keep the scourge of polio at bay.
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Joined Apr 2022
