Flu and COVID vaccination was way below target in 2023, ECDC says
European health authorities emphasize the importance of increasing flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage, especially among older populations, to avoid health system strain.
Mosquito-borne diseases are surging in Europe - how worried are scientists?
Climate change is enabling mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus to thrive in Europe, with increasing case numbers reported.
Mpox Case in Sweden Sets Off Concerns of Wider Spread in Europe
New mpox cases have been identified outside Africa, raising global health concerns and emphasizing the need for preparedness and vaccination.
Mpox: EU public health body raises alert level DW 08/16/2024
ECDC calls for increased vigilance in the EU against the mpox virus variant due to rapid spread in Africa.
Countries step up screening for mpox as more cases emerge outside Africa
Surveillance against mpox is intensifying globally in response to increasing cases and disappointing treatment trial results.
EU health agency urges member states to prepare for more mpox cases
The overall risk of mpox in the EU/EEA is low, but preparedness for imported cases is vital.
Flu and COVID vaccination was way below target in 2023, ECDC says
European health authorities emphasize the importance of increasing flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage, especially among older populations, to avoid health system strain.
Mosquito-borne diseases are surging in Europe - how worried are scientists?
Climate change is enabling mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus to thrive in Europe, with increasing case numbers reported.
Mpox Case in Sweden Sets Off Concerns of Wider Spread in Europe
New mpox cases have been identified outside Africa, raising global health concerns and emphasizing the need for preparedness and vaccination.
Mpox: EU public health body raises alert level DW 08/16/2024
ECDC calls for increased vigilance in the EU against the mpox virus variant due to rapid spread in Africa.
Countries step up screening for mpox as more cases emerge outside Africa
Surveillance against mpox is intensifying globally in response to increasing cases and disappointing treatment trial results.
EU health agency urges member states to prepare for more mpox cases
The overall risk of mpox in the EU/EEA is low, but preparedness for imported cases is vital.
Sloth Fever infects three more people in popular European hotspot
Three cases of 'sloth fever' caused by the oropouche virus have been identified in the Canary Islands, linked to travelers from Cuba.
EU public health body raises mpox risk alert level after infection in Sweden
ECDC raises mpox risk level following new strain discovery outside Africa, anticipating more cases in Europe while assessing low transmission risk.
Travellers advised to consider mpox vaccine
Travelers to affected areas in Africa should consider getting vaccinated against mpox due to outbreaks of a new strain.
Europe prepares for a 'tridemic' of respiratory diseases DW 01/11/2024
Europe is experiencing a surge in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Spain and Italy are particularly impacted, with shortages of hospital beds and overflowing healthcare facilities. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports increasing rates of influenza-like respiratory illness across most European countries.