Seasonal influenza programs in Europe: needs and challenges

Since vaccination is a competence of the Member States, the Commission has a supportive role to play. To get a clear view on the needs and challenges with regard to the state of play on the implementation of the Council Recommendation on seasonal influenza vaccination, DG SANTE organized a high level stakeholder meeting in Luxembourg in April 2015.

By Michael Sulzner, Public Health Directorate, DG Health & Food Safety