Up to 3 million people die every year from vaccine-preventable diseases.
The rise of anti-vaccination campaigns has in recent years had a detrimental effect on EU public health as “forgotten” diseases such as measles re-appeared in Europe, raising eyebrows among policymakers.
What’s the role of patient groups in providing the right information on vaccination? What is the role of the European Commission in harmonising vaccines supply?
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EU health chief: Time for scientists to be heard under new vaccination proposals
With the European Commission’s new vaccination proposals, scientists have a good opportunity to join forces and use IT tools to explain their scientific opinions to people, EU Health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis told EURACTIV.com in an interview.
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The right instinct
We all take small steps every day to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
But have we thought about all of the valuable steps we can take?
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How Italy’s scientific community joined forces and shaped national vaccination plan
If the scientific community sticks together and makes a coordinated effort, it can be very influential in shaping national vaccination plans, Italian professor Paolo Bonanni told EURACTIV.com, citing Italy as a prime example.
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Commission could play greater role in harmonising vaccines supply, industry says
The European Commission could play a decisive role in further harmonising the regulatory framework of vaccines and therefore avoid delays in the supply of vaccines in case of shortages or emergencies, Vaccines Europe told EURACTIV.com.
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Lifecourse vaccination in Europe: Influenza prevention
Adult vaccination has been given less prominence than other health priorities. But given our ageing population, the problem of vaccine-preventable diseases and related complications in adults and elderly is likely to grow. Vaccinating these groups would allow them to stay healthy …
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How patient groups could help tackle ‘fake news’ on vaccination
Patient groups play a crucial role in providing the right information and thus tackling fake news on vaccination, according to experts, who say this is increasingly necessary to restore confidence in this field.
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MEP: Vaccination is a lifelong process, not only for children
Parents have a particular responsibility to protect their children, as they are more vulnerable to infections, but vaccination should be seen as a lifelong approach that applies to adults too, centre-right MEP Renate Sommer told EURACTIV.com.