One Health: a joint framework for action published by five EU agencies
ECDC, ECHA, EEA, EFSA and EMA publishes a joint framework for action to strengthen cooperation to support the implementation of the One Health agenda in the European Union.
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ESWI Respiratory Virus Summit 2024
ESWI Respiratory Virus Summit 2024 Summary Report
Building on the 2023 session held at the ESWI conference in Valencia "RSV Looking towards the future", this one-day summit concentrated on the healthcare and economic impact of RSV disease, along with the potential solutions expected in the near future.
Could Avian Influenza Be The Next Covid-19?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified the public in early April that an individual in Texas had tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu.
Statement on the antigen composition of COVID-19 vaccines
Consensus sequences for U.S. H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b (GISAID)
Defining the balance between optimal immunity and immunopathology in influenza virus infection
Influenza A viruses remain a global threat to human health, with continued pandemic potential.
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9th Influenza Conference 2023
Scientific highlights of the 9th ESWI Influenza Conference
With promising developments in the field of respiratory viral infections, the conference sessions covered hot topics on seasonal, pandemic, and zoonotic influenza viruses, as well as other respiratory viruses such as RSV and SARS-CoV-2.
From birds, to cattle, to … us? Could bird flu be the next pandemic? podcast
As bird flu is confirmed in 33 cattle herds across eight US states, science editor of the Guardian Ian Sample talks to virologist Dr Ed Hutchinson of Glasgow University and ESWI Board member about why this development has taken scientists by surprise
USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza
Federal Order to assist with developing a baseline of critical information and limiting the spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle
Paving the way to life course immunisation in Europe podcast series
Dr Vytenis Andriukaitis, former European Commissioner and experienced health advocate, discusses with host Gary Finnegan the significance of advocating for vaccination throughout life.
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WHO Europe launches the first Pan-European Network for Disease Control
Hosted by UKHSA and initially chaired by Dame Jenny Harries, the new Network will strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak response across the European Region
H5N1 influenza: From avian to bovine to feline and beyond
In March 2024, dairy and poultry veterinarian Kay Russo, DVM, MAHM, DACPV, consulted with Barbara Petersen, DVM, MBA, who was working up sick cattle on a dairy farm in Texas.