WHO's Science in 5: Avian Influenza
Why is WHO concerned about Avian Influenza or Bird Flu? Who is at risk? How can you protect yourself and which foods are safe to eat during an outbreak? Dr Wenqing Zhang explains in Science in 5.
From birds, to cattle, to … us? Could bird flu be the next pandemic? podcast
As bird flu is confirmed in 33 cattle herds across eight US states, science editor of the Guardian Ian Sample talks to virologist Dr Ed Hutchinson of Glasgow University and ESWI Board member about why this development has taken scientists by surprise
Paving the way to life course immunisation in Europe podcast series
Dr Vytenis Andriukaitis, former European Commissioner and experienced health advocate, discusses with host Gary Finnegan the significance of advocating for vaccination throughout life.
The Nomadic Life of a Scientist
Join in on this enthusiastic and insightful conversation as we delve into the nomadic life of scientists.
ECDC on Air podcast. Why Monitoring Respiratory Viruses Matters?
In this episode, ECDC expert on respiratory viruses, Nick Bundle, gives the lowdown on the European Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary (ERVISS), a new surveillance tool which presents weekly data on influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV.
|
ESWI Airborne: Life as a scientist
Being a scientist, not just a job
Do not miss the opportunity to listen to this enthusiastic and insightful conversation between Debby van Riel, Carolien van de Sandt and Jenna Guthmiller
|
ESWI Airborne: Immunisation & Treatment
Immunisation & Treatment - Societal benefits of immunising children
Is there a difference between recommending flu, RSV and COVID-19 vaccinations in children? What is meant by preventing secondary diseases and other societal wider benefits? ...
|
ESWI Airborne: Immunisation & Treatment
Immunisation & Treatment - New approaches to influenza prevention and treatment - lessons learnt from COVID- 19
Flu is the forgotten killer. What new vistas of vaccinology opened up after the COVID-19 pandemic? In what ways can flu treatments change as a consequence of lessons learned?
|
ESWI Airborne: Immunisation & Treatment
Immunisation & Treatment - Travel preparedness and vaccinations
How has the world of travel medicine evolved? What multiple roles do vaccinations have? What impact did the COVID-19 pandemic have on travel behaviour? Why is it so important to keep up to date on the current epidemiological situation?
|
ESWI Airborne: Burden of Disease
Burden of disease - Long-Covid and other post-infection syndromes
What do we know about long-Covid? In this captivating episode we listen to the personal and powerful account of how the lingering effects of Sars-CoV-2 has wreaked havoc in an otherwise healthy person.
|
ESWI Airborne: Burden of Disease
Burden of disease - A focus on acute respiratory viruses in older adults
Why should older adults be particularly careful of acute respiratory viruses? What are risk factors for adverse outcomes? Why is RSV typically under-diagnosed in adults compared with flu and what are some of the long-term impacts?
|
ESWI Airborne: Burden of Disease
Burden of disease - The economic and societal impact of acute respiratory viruses
The shocking numbers of babies and children who die, or who are in need of care, coupled with the rising number of undiagnosed older adults puts a significant burden from RSV on health systems.