Hospitals to empty beds to cope with expected influx of up to 900 flu patients and to prevent trolley gridlock
The winter flu jab is less effective against the A(H3N2) strain of influenza, increasing risks for vulnerable populations.
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.
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.
Hospitals to empty beds to cope with expected influx of up to 900 flu patients and to prevent trolley gridlock
The winter flu jab is less effective against the A(H3N2) strain of influenza, increasing risks for vulnerable populations.
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.
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.
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.
Mpox: EU must prepare for more cases, health agency warns DW 08/16/2024
ECDC urges EU member states to prepare for potential rise in mpox cases following the first case reported in Sweden, despite the current low risk assessment.
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.
Mpox: EU must prepare for more cases, health agency warns DW 08/16/2024
ECDC urges EU member states to prepare for potential rise in mpox cases following the first case reported in Sweden, despite the current low risk assessment.