This ECDC expert opinion confirms earlier assessments by ECDC and national authorities that there is no significant new evidence to support any changes to the approved indications and recommended use of neuraminidase inhibitors (NAIs) in EU/EEA Member States.

Guidance for the management of suspected pneumonic plague cases identified on aircraft and ships

Guidance for healthcare workers on the use of personal protective equipment in the management of bubonic and pneumonic plague patients

Plague is an infectious disease caused by Yersinia pestis, a bacterium usually found in small mammals and their fleas.

A case of bubonic plague can be suspected on aircraft or ships when a passenger or a crew member leaving an affected area has a fever associated with swollen lymph nodes.

This toolkit aims to support infection prevention in schools, with a focus on gastrointestinal diseases, by assisting EU/EEA countries in their communication initiatives for disease prevention in school settings.