Misconceptions about influenza vaccination
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“Flu shots are inefficient and thus undesirable.”
The European Scientific Working group on Influenza - an independent group of European scientists promoting the study of influenza - welcomes you to its web site. The aim of this service is to offer updated and quality assured information on influenza virus, the disease, diagnosis, epidemiology, prevention and control. You will also find information on our various ongoing projects, upcoming scientific meetings and get access to current and back issues of our twice-yearly bulletin ‘Influenza’
News
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Press release: EU coordination should enhance influenza pandemic preparedness
19 June 2009
Only a EU coordinated purchasing policy of influenza pandemic vaccines will ensure equitable distribution of pandemic vaccines in the European Union and will help WHO to acquire a stockpile of pandemic vaccines for distribution in developing countries. ESWI therefore issued a press statement calling for an enhanced EU coordination.
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Second Pandemic Preparedness Workshop for Public Health Officials
10 June 2009
ESWI’s second Pandemic Preparedness Workshop for Public Health Officials will be held on 25 September 2009 from 10:30h - 15:00h.
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ESWI Telephone Conference on Mexican Flu Threat
8 June 2009
To convey the challenges of pandemic preparation and to elaborate on the global threat posed by the new influenza virus, ESWI organised a telephone conference for Public Health Officials on Monday 25 May 2009.
ESWI proudly presents its Q&A Book on Influenza. 101 Questions and Answers on Influenza is a major work of reference for anyone with an interest in flu.