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Viral hepatitis: testing saves lives
Every year, around 50 000 newly diagnosed cases of hepatitis B and C are reported across Europe but millions are unaware of their infection. Left untreated, hepatitis can cause irreversible liver damage. Hepatitis A is recognised as a re-emerging health threat in Europe.
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European Legionnaires’ Disease Surveillance Network (ELDSNet) - Operating procedures
This document explains the operating procedures of the European Legionnaires’ Disease Surveillance Network, coordinated by ECDC. It specifically relates to reporting cases of travel-associated Legionnaires’ disease arising from stays in hotel or other commercial holiday accommodation. The aim is to quickly identify and control outbreaks of the disease and minimise the risk to holidaymakers. This edition supersedes the January 2012 edition.
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World Hepatitis Day 2016
This infographic explains the different types of hepatitis and explains what has to be done to eliminate viral hepatits as a public health threat in Europe
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ECDC Vaccine Scheduler
The Vaccine Scheduler is an interactive tool that shows vaccination schedules for individual EU/EEA countries and specific age groups.
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Leaflet for managers of tourist accommodation on how to reduce the risk of Legionnaires' disease
What can managers of tourist accommodation do to avoid Legionnaires’ disease infections among guests?
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Prevention of norovirus infection in schools and childcare facilities - Public Consultation
This technical report synthesises current international guideline recommendations and reviews findings related to the prevention and control of gastroenteritis outbreaks in schools and child care facilities.
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Control of hepatitis A by universal vaccination of children and adolescents: An achieved goal or a deferred appointment?
Martinelli, D., Bitetto, I., Tafuri, S., Lopalco, P.L., Mininni, R.M., Prato, R.
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Food-borne infections: Study of outbreaks - The key to the source [Lebensmittelbedingte infektionen: Untersuchung von Ausbrüchen - der Schlüssel zur Quelle]
Ammon, A.
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Preventing and controlling disease outbreaks in a complex emergency situation: discussion of the tsunami aftermath.
Eurosurveillance Editorial Team