Results from 29 European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries in response to a survey on the implementation of integrated surveillance of respiratory viruses with pandemic potential.
This document provides guidance on diagnostic testing, molecular characterisation and metagenomic analysis for suspect cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology.
This document provides an overview of public health guidance aimed to ensure that the needs of refugees in relation to viral hepatitis are appropriately met, for all stages along the continuum of care from prevention through to treatment.
Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
Between 9 December 2021 and 15 March 2022, 2,653 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus detections were reported in 33 EU/EEA countries and the UK in poultry (1,030), in wild (1,489) and in captive birds (133).
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 6-12 February 2022, and includes updates on COVID-19, Influenza, Lassa fever, mass gathering monitoring for the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, Chikungunya, and dengue.