European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

Times change, the importance of vaccination doesn't, and on this European Immunization Week, we would like to highlight a couple important facts! 🩹 Routine vaccinations have been part of our lives for over 50 years. They have protected generations of people and saved millions of lives. ❤️ Vaccines protect everyone - children, teenagers, adults and the elderly. It is in your hands to protect YOURSELF, YOUR family and YOUR community by being up-to-date with YOUR vaccines. 💪 Generations have been protected. Let's protect the next ones too. Learn more on the European Immunization Week and the importance of vaccination here ➡ https://bit.ly/EIW2024 #VaccinesSaveLives #EIW2024 #ProtectingGenerations #UnitedInProtection #VaccinesWork #EuropeanImmunizationWeek

While the European Immunization Week is slowly coming to its end, we need to talk about the facts about vaccinations all year long. Why? Because times change, the importance of routine vaccination does not. Routine vaccinations have been around in Europe for over 50 years, protecting generations from diseases previously taking a massive toll in the continent. Don't get fooled by misinformation and disinformation circling around the internet. Get your facts from verified sources and talk to your doctor. Make sure you are up-to-date with your vaccinations, protect yourself, your families and people around you. Vaccines save lives. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dQSJfFeb #EIW #UnitedInProtection #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesWork #ProtectingGenerations #EIW2024

This week we had the pleasure to host experts from Africa CDC and exchange expertise on #surveillance, #DataManagement and #EpidemicIntelligence. Read more about the meeting here: https://bit.ly/3wkwIFr

✨ Funding opportunities for abstract presenters at ESCAIDE When submitting an abstract for #ESCAIDE2024, you can also apply to receive funding to cover travel and accommodation to the conference in Stockholm. Don’t miss this chance to present your research – in person – at #ECDC’s annual scientific conference on applied infectious disease epidemiology, where you can network with experts and peers from across Europe and the world. 🚀 Learn more about the ESCAIDE Funding Initiative and see the full list of eligibility criteria on the ESCAIDE website: https://brnw.ch/21wJcpj 📅 Make sure you submit your abstract by 15 May: https://brnw.ch/21wJcpl and subscribe to the monthly newsletter to keep up-to-date with all things ESCAIDE: https://brnw.ch/21wJcpk

New ECDC e-learning available! As part of a larger initiative to capacitate countries on preparedness emergency and response, we have launched an e-learning about “Recovery from infectious disease outbreaks: From lessons learned to lessons identified”. Recovery is a part of the preparedness cycle that is often neglected, yet, of crucial importance. In the context of infectious disease outbreaks, it is hard to visualise and describe what recovery even means, as the impact is virtually invisible except to those directly affected. During this e-learning, you will be exposed to the concept of recovery and its importance, stakeholders that may be involved, and the process of action planning, taking into consideration lessons identified during the recovery phase. Who can participate? The training is intended for public health professionals interested in the preparedness process. It consists of interactive elements, a case scenario, integrated quizzes, and an evaluation. Enrol on the ECDC's Virtual Academy page here: https://bit.ly/EVARecovery

Did you know? #HepatitisB can lead to liver cancer, but you can keep yourself safe from the infection by getting vaccinated! So get in touch with your doctor and check if your vaccinations are up-to-date! If you are interested in the topic, we have just published four reports on hepatitis B and C. You can read more about that in our press release here: https://bit.ly/3UxDcKv #eiw2024 #UnitedInProtection

Today is #WorldMalariaDay. And we have just published our latest annual epidemiological report on the disease. 📖 Click here to see the full text: https://bit.ly/3Qk5XYN 🔎 Want to know more about mosquito-borne diseases? Visit our dedicated page here: https://bit.ly/3Wl4PId 📺 Interested in the spread of the invasive mosquito species, that have been colonising Europe for a longer while now? Take a look at our short animation and find out more about them! (the animation is available with subtitles in all EU/EEA languages!)

The first EU Health Task Force (#EUHTF) Advisory Group meeting is taking place on 24-25 April at ECDC! The Advisory Group got together to discuss the list of activities that the EU Health Task Force can offer support with, legal aspects connected to the deployment of experts, and synergies between the EUHTF and other international institutions – among other things. Discussions are fruitful and engaging, and the EUHTF is being constantly improved! You can read more about the European Union Health Task Force on our dedicated page here: https://bit.ly/EUHtF

🌟 Happy to announce the successful completion of the 2024 Rapid Assessment & Survey Methods module in Dublin, Ireland! Thank you to the hosts at Medicine-Trinity College Dublin for an excellent organisation. 🎉   The intensive five-day training session brought together EPIET/EUPHEM, PAE, and MediPIET fellows. It focused on equipping participants with vital skills for effective surveillance, outbreak alert and response, with a special emphasis on managing mass gathering events and complex emergency situations (CES). 🚨💼   From tailored surveillance practices to sampling and survey methodology, attendees gained practical tools and expertise to conduct surveys, analyse data, and implement strategies for rapid health assessments in CES settings. 📊💡   Congratulations to all participants for completing this module! https://lnkd.in/d8HtxR_V   #ECDC #MediPIET #EPIET #EUPHEM #PAE #PublicHealth #ResearchSkills #EUInitiativeOnHealthSecurity #Training #Dublin2024

📢 The call for abstracts for #ESCAIDE2024 is now open!   🦠 The conference welcome abstracts in all areas applied to infectious disease and public health, including microbiology, virology, immunology, social sciences, science communication, the application of tools and methods to support infectious disease interventions and more.   🌐 Submitting an abstract to ESCAIDE 2024 provides an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your work at a vibrant and eagerly awaited conference, where you can connect with an international audience of public health professionals and researchers.   📅 Don’t hesitate – the call for abstract closes on 15 May. Visit the ESCAIDE website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gFbvgPT and subscribe to the newsletter to receive the latest updates: https://lnkd.in/dZysGu2n #ESCAIDE