This online course was developed because seasonal influenza vaccination of health care workers (HCWs) is recommended in Europe but vaccination uptake remains low in most countries.
The "Incidence, Severity and Impact of Influenza Meeting" hosted discussions on the assessment of the impact of influenza epidemics, including infection incidence and severity, and the burden of mortality.
Location:Paris, France
Organized by:International Society for Influenza and other Respiratory Virus Diseases
On the third meeting of the Hepatitis B and C Network national focal points and experts discussed the enhanced surveillance programme for hepatitis B and C across Europe and explored ways of improving it.
Neuraminidase inhibitors, commonly referred to as antivirals, have been subject to much debate about the effectiveness in preventing and treating influenza. ECDC convened a meeting of experts in order to review and discuss evidence regarding antivirals.