This framework describes the building blocks being laid down by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) to support and empower European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) countries and the European Commission in achieving microbial safety for substances of human origin (SoHO).
This report presents the results of a study that dealt specifically with effective communication around the benefit and risk balance of vaccination people’s risk perceptions around vaccines and diseases, and approaches to enhancing communication about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.
This document outlines the objectives and main elements of the ECDC framework for prevention of communicable diseases and related special health issues.