Misconceptions about influenza vaccination

Sinus problems

“Children can get sinus problems and ear infections from the vaccine.”

Why is this a misconception?

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  • Country Influenza Stakeholders Networks: the movie

    9 February 2012

    The most efficient way to structurally lower the impact of influenza on a country’s population, is a combined effort by all parties involved. ESWI has been assisting the establishment of such networks in different countries for several years now. It’s Country Influenza Stakeholders Networks (CISN) concept has proven an effective methodology to tackle influenza nationwide and, ultimately, to enhance national public health. To paint a good picture of this concept, ESWI has now produced a CISN documentary, which brings you the concrete examples of influenza stakeholders networks in Finland, Austria and Turkey. The documentary is available online and can be used free of charge.


    A separate video production accounts of the successful formation and outcome of the Finnish Influenza Stakeholders Network. This documentary is available here.

  • Science Inspired Tales by ESWI

    27 January 2012

    The Science Inspired Tales are a brand new concept, quite different from the regular conference lectures or workshop sessions. On 23 May 2012, the first series of Science Inspired Tales will see ‘performances’ by three renowned scientists, bringing a personal, fascinating, fun and all the more inspiring scientific story. The Science Inspired Tales will be recorded before a live audience in a theatre at the Albert Hall Complex in Brussels. The event is open to everyone, registration is free of charge. Programme, practical info and registration is available here. 


    Or download the SIT flyer now.




     

  • Save the date: 23 May 2012 - European Flu Summit

    15 December 2011

    23 May 2012 will see the second edition of ESWI’s European Influenza Summit (to be held at the Albert Hall Complex in Brussels). Again the aim of the one-day free of charge meeting will be to provide all influenza partners with an informal platform to exchange good practices and to initiate concrete actions to improve public health protection against influenza. Please visit www.flusummit.org regularly to stay informed of all developments in the programme. Or download the ESWI Flu Summit brochure now.



     

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