COVID-19 vaccines aim to prevent COVID-19 by triggering an immune response. Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are a powerful tool for controlling the pandemic.
This document aims to collate and present the lessons identified from the public health stakeholders who responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is intended to serve as input for countries revising their pandemic or emergency preparedness plans.
ECDC presents lessons learned from the response of Europe’s public health sector to the pandemic and highlights follow up actions addressing relevant issues which could improve Europe’s pandemic preparedness.