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Dallo studio Eurosurveillance di @ECDC_EU emerge che nel 2024 il virus della #poliomielite è ancora presente nelle acque reflue di 5 paesi europei (Finlandia, Germania, Polonia, Spagna e Regno Unito); necessario continuare a fare prevenzione. #ANSASalute ansa.it/canale_salutee…

Lower the risk of catching the #flu & other respiratory viruses! Follow these steps: 💪get vaccinated if you are in a risk group 😷wear a mask if experiencing symptoms 🤧 cover your mouth & nose when sneezing 🙌 wash your hands well 🌬️ventilate your room 🏠stay home when sick

There is currently significant respiratory virus activity in the EU/EEA, with both #influenza & #RSV epidemics ongoing. #Vaccination campaigns against respiratory pathogens continue in many EU/EEA countries & people who are eligible for vaccination are encouraged to do so.

Bei ihrem AGES-Besuch sprach Pamela Rendi-Wagner, Direktorin des @ECDC_EU, über Pandemievorbereitung & betonte die Relevanz internationaler Zusammenarbeit. Mit Vertreter:innen des BMSGPK & unseren Expert:innen tauschte sie sich zu #OneHealth & Infektionsepidemiologie aus.

#MediPIET implemented by @ECDC_EU as part of the #EUInitiativeOnHealthSecurity, has achieved impressive results: 👩‍🏫 350 senior experts trained 🌍 500+ junior and mid-career professionals trained 📊 90+ projects completed. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/ECDCMediPIET

Want to know more about #ECDCLearningPortal? Watch a short intro showcasing all it can offer you here: youtu.be/2ivH8Dq544A #PublicHealth #Preparedness #UnitedInProtection #VaccinesSaveLives

New e-learning to better understand the process that leads to #VaccineAcceptance & factors influencing attitudes towards #vaccination. The course is mainly for healthcare workers but anyone interested in promoting & facilitating vaccination can register bit.ly/42rWnK2

January is #CervicalCancer awareness month! Each year, there are over 33 000 cases of cervical cancer in the EU & about 15 000 deaths. Is there any way to keep safe? Watch our animation & learn more on the European Vaccination Information Portal vaccination-info.europa.eu/en #HPV

If you’re interested in the application of #social and #BehaviouralScience to address public health challenges, sign up for the #ECDCLighthouse Community of Practice ➡️ prevention.ecdc.europa.eu/how-to-register

Don’t miss out on the discussion and share your perspectives with us! Register for the event here 👉 bit.ly/3C1hAQp #BehaviouralScience #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR #Prevention #PublicHealth

📢 ECDC Webinar ➡️ Behavioural Science in Action: Using Behavioural Science to Counteract #AntibioticResistance What can social and #BehaviouralScience teach us about tackling #AMR? 🗓️ Monday 27 January 2025 🕕 15.30-16.30 CET 💻 Online Register: bit.ly/3C1hAQp

The annual @WHO_Europe - @ECDC_EU programme coordination meeting is underway in Copenhagen, Denmark. It provides an opportunity to review ongoing joint initiatives and explore priority areas of collaboration to promote the health and well-being of all in the European Region.

New year, new vacancies at #ECDC! We are looking for: ➡️ Scientific Projects and Events Officers ➡️ Executive Assistants / Group Leader Support Feeling like becoming a part of the @ECDC_EU team? Check the criteria and apply! Click ➡️ bit.ly/ECDCJobs

#ECDC’s director Dr Pamela Rendi-Wagner met with @hans_kluge today to discuss their visions for the next few years and strengthening cooperation with @WHO_Europe to further improve the critical work we do together to address the numerous public health challenges Europe faces.

More on: ➡️ travel advice ➡️ diagnosis and isolation of cases ➡️ infection prevention and control measures ➡️ contact tracing ➡️ #SOHO ➡️ vaccination ➡️ risk groups ➡️ surveillance in the Rapid scientific advice on public health measures for #mpox (2024): ecdc.europa.eu/en/infectious-…

The overall risk for the EU/EEA population remains low, as assessed in the rapid risk assessment published by #ECDC on 16 August 2024. Read the epidemiological update and ECDC's recommendations here: bit.ly/3Pyo63Y

#JustPublished! Epi update - Transmission of #mpox virus clade I: overall risk remains low in the EU/EEA. Press release: bit.ly/40I19lD Full text of the epidemiological update: bit.ly/3Pyo63Y