ECDC

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. We aim to strengthen #Europe's defences against infectious diseases.

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

Dear followers, we have decided to move from X to other social media platforms.

Thank you for all the years of engaging discussions here & let's continue talking about public health on other channels!

See where you can find us: https://t.co/ijLYHX6hpD

[ANSA Salute & Benessere @ANSA_Salute]

Dallo studio Eurosurveillance di @ECDC_EU emerge che nel 2024 il virus della #poliomielite è ancora presente nelle acque reflue di 5 paesi europei (Finlandia, Germania, Polonia, Spagna e Regno Unito); necessario continuare a fare prevenzione.

#ANSASalute
https://t.co/zR43kW8Nh5

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

Lower the risk of catching the #flu & other respiratory viruses! Follow these steps:
💪get vaccinated if you are in a risk group
😷wear a mask if experiencing symptoms
🤧 cover your mouth & nose when sneezing
🙌 wash your hands well
🌬️ventilate your room
🏠stay home when sick

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

There is currently significant respiratory virus activity in the EU/EEA, with both #influenza & #RSV epidemics ongoing.

#Vaccination campaigns against respiratory pathogens continue in many EU/EEA countries & people who are eligible for vaccination are encouraged to do so.

[AGES @agesnews]

Bei ihrem AGES-Besuch sprach Pamela Rendi-Wagner, Direktorin des @ECDC_EU, über Pandemievorbereitung & betonte die Relevanz internationaler Zusammenarbeit. Mit Vertreter:innen des BMSGPK & unseren Expert:innen tauschte sie sich zu #OneHealth & Infektionsepidemiologie aus.

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

#MediPIET implemented by @ECDC_EU as part of the #EUInitiativeOnHealthSecurity, has achieved impressive results:

👩‍🏫 350 senior experts trained
🌍 500+ junior and mid-career professionals trained 📊 90+ projects completed.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/P97CQJL2l8

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

Want to know more about #ECDCLearningPortal?

Watch a short intro showcasing all it can offer you here: https://t.co/rueXClZE7l

#PublicHealth #Preparedness #UnitedInProtection #VaccinesSaveLives

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

New e-learning to better understand the process that leads to #VaccineAcceptance & factors influencing attitudes towards #vaccination.

The course is mainly for healthcare workers but anyone interested in promoting & facilitating vaccination can register https://t.co/yTcdFo77fE

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

January is #CervicalCancer awareness month!
Each year, there are over 33 000 cases of cervical cancer in the EU & about 15 000 deaths.

Is there any way to keep safe?

Watch our animation & learn more on the European Vaccination Information Portal https://t.co/4tvRWbqfBK

#HPV

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

If you’re interested in the application of #social and #BehaviouralScience to address public health challenges, sign up for the #ECDCLighthouse Community of Practice

➡️ https://t.co/oPotfcV8p2

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

📢 ECDC Webinar ➡️ Behavioural Science in Action: Using Behavioural Science to Counteract #AntibioticResistance

What can social and #BehaviouralScience teach us about tackling #AMR?

🗓️ Monday 27 January 2025
🕕 15.30-16.30 CET
💻 Online

Register: https://t.co/lYLOQD591p

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

Don’t miss out on the discussion and share your perspectives with us!

Register for the event here 👉 https://t.co/lYLOQD591p
#BehaviouralScience #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR #Prevention #PublicHealth

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

The annual @WHO_Europe - @ECDC_EU programme coordination meeting is underway in Copenhagen, Denmark.

It provides an opportunity to review ongoing joint initiatives and explore priority areas of collaboration to promote the health and well-being of all in the European Region.

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

New year, new vacancies at #ECDC!

We are looking for:
➡️ Scientific Projects and Events Officers
➡️ Executive Assistants / Group Leader Support

Feeling like becoming a part of the @ECDC_EU team? Check the criteria and apply!

Click ➡️ https://t.co/HFNStDKrFi

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

#ECDC’s director Dr Pamela Rendi-Wagner met with @hans_kluge today to discuss their visions for the next few years and strengthening cooperation with
@WHO_Europe to further improve the critical work we do together to address the numerous public health challenges Europe faces.

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

More on:
➡️ travel advice
➡️ diagnosis and isolation of cases
➡️ infection prevention and control measures
➡️ contact tracing
➡️ #SOHO
➡️ vaccination
➡️ risk groups
➡️ surveillance
in the Rapid scientific advice on public health measures for #mpox (2024): https://t.co/Ja3OU62Snw

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

#JustPublished!
Epi update - Transmission of #mpox virus clade I: overall risk remains low in the EU/EEA.

Press release: https://t.co/2C78KxmzYs
Full text of the epidemiological update: https://t.co/9xP4a23U4Y

[ECDC @ECDC_EU]

The overall risk for the EU/EEA population remains low, as assessed in the rapid risk assessment published by #ECDC on 16 August 2024.

Read the epidemiological update and ECDC's recommendations here: https://t.co/9xP4a23U4Y