Three new studies probe the efficacy of antivirals in preventing and treating influenza
Two find that the drugs may shorten hospital stays and decrease the risk of infection in those at high risk for severe illness, and one concludes that timely initiation reduces the risk of death from flu-related pneumonia.
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Joint Statement of the Steering Group on Influenza Vaccination on the Council Conclusions on the Future of the European Health Union: A Europe That Cares, Prepares, and Protects
The Steering Group strongly supports promotion of immunisation and prevention, whilst recognising the need for additional measures to address existing gaps and further enhance the effectiveness of these initiatives
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Age, comorbidity burden and late presentation are significant predictors of hospitalization length and acute respiratory failure in patients with influenza
Influenza viruses are responsible for a high number of infections and hospitalizations every year.
Age, comorbidity burden and late presentation are significant predictors of hospitalization length and acute respiratory failure in patients with influenza
Influenza viruses are responsible for a high number of infections and hospitalizations every year.
COVID-19 health information system assessments in eight European countries: identified gaps, best practices and recommendations
Global threats, such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, have highlighted the critical importance of robust and well-functioning health information systems (HIS) in effectively addressing public health emergencies.
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Flash Report: Fourth meeting of the Public Health Expert Group (PHEG)
Representatives of EU Member States agreed on the launch of a call for best and promising practices on prevention, mapping of prevention policies and updating the Healthier Together guidance document by including new focus on lifelong prevention.
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European Health Union: Council calls on Commission to keep health as a priority
EU Health Ministers highlighted the ongoing challenges facing the EU’s health system, including health workforce shortages, security of supply of medicines, prevention of non-communicable diseases, as well as preparedness and communicable diseases.
Acute Cardiac Events in Hospitalized Older Adults With Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection can cause severe respiratory illness in older adults.
Mobilising Healthcare Professionals to Champion Vaccination
The Coalition for Life Course Immunisation releases a podcast episode exploring the vital role of healthcare workers in enhancing vaccine acceptance across Europe. Hosted by Gary Finnegan, editor of Vaccines Today, with guest Dr. Angelos Kassianos.
A chimeric haemagglutinin-based universal influenza virus vaccine boosts human cellular immune responses directed towards the conserved haemagglutinin stalk domain and the viral nucleoprotein
The development of a universal influenza virus vaccine, to protect against both seasonal and pandemic influenza A viruses, is a long-standing public health goal.
Assessment of effectiveness and impact of universal prophylaxis with nirsevimab for prevention of hospitalizations due to respiratory syncytial virus in infants. The NIRSE-GAL study protocol
Nirsevimab has been recently licensed for universal RSV prophylaxis in infants. NIRSE-GAL is a three-year population-based study initiated in Galicia in September 2023.
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9th Influenza Conference 2023
Scientific highlights of the 9th ESWI Influenza Conference
With promising developments in the field of respiratory viral infections, the conference sessions covered hot topics on seasonal, pandemic, and zoonotic influenza viruses, as well as other respiratory viruses such as RSV and SARS-CoV-2.
