Burden of respiratory syncytial virus among older adults with an acute respiratory infection: a prospective study in six European countries
A prospective, observational study was conducted in six European countries over three consecutive RSV seasons (October 2021 until April 2024).
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Call for experts for Scientific Expert Panel on RSV vaccination in adults
ECDC has launched a call for experts to join a new Scientific Expert Panel to support the development of technical guidance on RSV vaccination to protect adults. Applications must be submitted by 5 April 2026.
Adult obesity and risk of severe infections: a multicohort study with global burden estimates
Adult obesity has been linked to specific infections, but evidence across the full spectrum of infectious diseases remains scarce.
Risk of Cardiorespiratory Events Following Respiratory Syncytial Virus–Related Hospitalization
In this self-controlled case series study of 11 887 patients, the risk of cardiorespiratory events after RSV-related hospitalization was significantly higher than during the control period.
Impact of universal nirsevimab prophylaxis in infants on hospital and primary care outcomes across two respiratory syncytial virus seasons in Galicia, Spain (NIRSE-GAL): a population-based prospective observational study
Real-world evidence on nirsevimab impact beyond the first season when given under universal immunisation programmes is emerging.
Vaccination is vital to cardiovascular prevention, say heart specialists
The Society has published a Clinical Consensus Statement in the European Heart Journal highlighting the key role of vaccination in preventing cardiovascular events.
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Winter Respiratory Viruses in Europe Policy Brief
In partnership with ESWI, the Coalition for Life Course Immunisation has released a new policy brief highlighting the urgent need for a more coordinated, life-course approach to respiratory virus prevention across the EU.
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10th ESWI Influenza Conference 2025
When Infections Meet NCDs: The Bidirectional Relationship Between Cardiometabolic Conditions and Respiratory Viruses
Check out this Satellite Symposium organised by the ESWI IDC and supported by IFPMA and Sanofi from ESWI2026.