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Council calls for combatting vaccine hesitancy and closer EU cooperation
EU Ministers of Health approved Council conclusions on vaccination as one of the most effective tools for preventing disease and improving public health.
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COVI Committee at the European Parliament evaluates the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children
Members of the European Parliament looked at the possible consequences to children's well-being, including their mental health.
The Digital Pandemic: Life course immunisation in an era of fake news
Launched by the Coalition for Life Course Immunisation, the report makes recommendations for European civil society, healthcare professionals, social media and policy makers on what needs to be done to reduce the spread and impactof anti-vaccine fake news
Shaping the Future of Global Next-Generation Influenza Vaccine Research
Flu Vaccine Forum. A series of conversations with global public health experts about transforming the vaccine ecosystem towards a flu-free future.
Rate of Hospitalizations and Mortality of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Compared to Influenza in Older People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Since the data regarding the impact of RSV are still limited for older people, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare the rate of hospitalization and mortality between RSV and influenza in this population.
Patients believe that the accessibility of GP care is under pressure due to COVID-19 measures
The COVID-19 pandemic has enormous impact on healthcare systems worldwide.
"Protection against influenza and its complications in the context of Covid-19” symposium at Options XI
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected influenza circulation globally, surveillance is important to assess the upcoming season. Influenza is back!
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Health Brief by EurActiv: Lessons on inequality from COVID-19
As the EU’s COVI committee continues its discussions on lessons to be learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers are investigating how the past two years have impacted the most economically vulnerable in Europe.
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EU Global Health Strategy to improve global health security and deliver better health for all
On 30 November, The European Commission adopted Europe’s agenda for global health action for the next 10 years.
Expanding access to biotherapeutics in low-income and middle-income countries through public health non-exclusive voluntary intellectual property licensing: considerations, requirements, and opportunities
Biotherapeutics, such as recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies, have become mainstays of modern medicine as shown by their increasing number in the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
Why Are Lots of Kids Likely to Be Sick This Holiday Season?
Opinion by Florian Krammer and Aubree Gordon
