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Scientific opinion on the possible risks posed by the influenza A (H3N2v) virus for animal health and its potential spread and implications for animal and human health

Expert opinion - 17 Oct 2013

Swine are an important host in influenza virus ecology since they are susceptible to infections with both avian and human influenza A viruses.

Scientific-opinion-risk-swine-origin-influenza-A(H3N2)-EFSA-EMA.pdf - EN - [PDF-1.55 MB]
  • Europe
  • Influenza
  • Influenza in humans, swine origin
  • Public health threat
  • Scientific advice

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Expert Opinion on the introduction of new drugs for tuberculosis control in the EU/EEA

Expert opinion - 19 Mar 2015

​This Expert Opinion outlines some pre-conditions that are considered to be essential at the national level prior to the use of new drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis, as well as specific conditions needed in order to successfully implement new TB drugs/regimens.

Expert Opinion on the introduction of new drugs for tuberculosis control in the EU/EEA - EN - [PDF-578.52 KB]
  • Europe
  • Scientific advice
  • Tuberculosis

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Expert opinion on the Introduction of HPV Vaccines in EU Countries

Expert opinion - 22 Jan 2008

This guidance report lays down the scientific basis for the potential introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in order to help EU Member States to make policy choices

0801_GUI_Introduction_of_HPV_Vaccines_in_EU.pdf - EN - [PDF-526.45 KB]
  • Europe
  • Human papillomavirus infection
  • Immunisation
  • Scientific advice

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Expert opinion on priority risk groups for influenza vaccination

Expert opinion - 28 Aug 2008

This paper identifies and describes population groups at increased risk for severe outcomes of influenza (“risk groups”) and advocates vaccination for two major groups, namely a) persons in the older age group, usually 65 years and older; and b) persons with chronic medical conditions.

Expert opinion on priority risk groups for influenza vaccination - EN - [PDF-441.97 KB]
  • EU/EEA
  • Europe
  • Immunisation
  • Influenza
  • Influenza in humans, seasonal
  • Prevention and control
  • Scientific advice
  • Vaccination coverage
  • Vaccine effectiveness

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Expert Opinion on neuraminidase inhibitors for prevention and treatment of influenza (Feb 2016)

Expert opinion, Public consultation - 17 Feb 2016

A consultation with European and international public health experts was convened to review data presented in newly conducted systematic reviews and meta-analyses regarding influenza antivirals, in order to develop an ECDC Expert Opinion.

Expert Opinion on neuraminidase inhibitors for prevention and treatment of influenza - Review of recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses (Feb 2016) - EN - [PDF-719.64 KB]
  • Europe
  • Influenza
  • Influenza in humans, seasonal
  • Scientific advice

Publication

Expert opinion on childhood immunisation schedule: Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) vaccination

Expert opinion - 6 Nov 2009

Current childhood vaccination schedules are the result of historical tradition, compliance with provision of health services and national vaccine registration. They have been designed on the basis of different needs related to how the healthcare system – but also the education system – is organised at national level.

0911_GUI_Scientific_Panel_on_Childhood_Immunisation_DTP.pdf - EN - [PDF-691.44 KB]
  • Diphtheria
  • Europe
  • Pertussis
  • Scientific advice
  • Tetanus

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Expert opinion on rotavirus vaccination in infancy: public consultation opens

Expert opinion, Public consultation - 17 Oct 2016

The final expert opinion on rotavirus vaccination in infancy aims to provide EU/EEA Member States with information to support the decision-making process on the possible introduction of rotavirus vaccination in infancy.

Public consultation: Expert opinion on rotavirus vaccination in infancy - EN - [PDF-1.36 MB]
  • Europe
  • Immunisation
  • Rotavirus infection
  • Scientific advice
  • Vaccine preventable diseases
  • Vaccine Preventable Diseases Programme

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Expert opinion on neuraminidase inhibitors for the prevention and treatment of influenza - review of recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Expert opinion - 14 Aug 2017

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.

Expert opinion on neuraminidase inhibitors for the prevention and treatment of influenza - EN - [PDF-1.15 MB]
  • Antiviral
  • Avian influenza virus
  • Europe
  • Influenza
  • Influenza in humans, avian origin
  • Influenza in humans, seasonal
  • Prevention and control
  • Scientific advice
  • Zoonotic influenza

Publication

Expert opinion on rotavirus vaccination in infancy

Expert opinion - 7 Sep 2017

ECDC has published an Expert Opinion on rotavirus vaccination in infancy. The paper provides EU/EEA Member States with relevant scientific information on burden of rotavirus disease, vaccine effectiveness and safety, and cost-effectiveness studies to support the decision-making process on the possible introduction of routine vaccination of children against rotavirus gastroenteritis.

Expert opinion on rotavirus vaccination in infancy - EN - [PDF-2.08 MB]
  • Burden of communicable diseases
  • EU/EEA
  • Immunisation
  • Rotavirus infection
  • Scientific advice
  • Vaccine effectiveness
  • Vaccine efficacy
  • Vaccine preventable diseases
  • Vaccine safety

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Expert opinion on the introduction of the meningococcal B (4CMenB) vaccine in the EU/EEA

Expert opinion - 6 Dec 2017

This expert opinion is intended to support national decision-making by summarising the considerations and concerns of some EU/EEA countries when they discussed whether to introduce the 4CMenB vaccine into their national immunisation programmes.

Expert opinion on the introduction of the meningococcal B (4CMenB) vaccine in the EU/EEA - EN - [PDF-1.66 MB]
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  • Immunisation
  • Meningococcal disease
  • Scientific advice
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