Vaccination in Europe – the crucial role of the health care provider
Introduction Immunization has been a great health success story. Consistent widespread use of vaccines has proven successful in controlling or
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Research & Innovation
Maternal vaccination: A new and highly effective policy to improve European pertussis immunisation programmes
Hidden potential of full benefit of vaccines lies in immunization policies. This is highlighted by maternal immunization against pertussis. Originally
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European Commission roadmap on vaccination
Last September, during the Global Vaccination Summit in Brussels co-organized with the World Health Organization (WHO), I was particularly
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Resilient immunisation systems: looking beyond high vaccination rates
As national health budgets are under continuous pressure, the importance of successful immunisation systems becomes critical. However, we need to
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The EU research programmes in support to vaccine Research & Innovation
Vaccines: their power, their challenges Vaccination is among the most impactful and cost-effective medical interventions ever introduced for prevention of
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Harnessing the power of partnerships to develop life-saving vaccines
It is universally well accepted that vaccination is one of the most effective lifesaving public health interventions the world has
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Is Europe Prepared for the Future of Vaccines Innovation?
Introduction Each year, vaccines help protect people of all ages worldwide against nearly 30 vaccine-preventable diseases. Second only to clean
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Raising awareness about the importance of vaccination in Europe for public health
Vaccination can surely be considered as a great success. It helped to almost exterminate such diseases as measles, smallpox, whooping
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