by sandraevans | Jan 22, 2026 | REPORTS
DOWNLOAD REPORT Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) remains a low-incidence but high-impact condition in Europe, with rapid onset, high case fatality, and substantial long-term disability among survivors. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, IMD continues to...
by sandraevans | Jan 21, 2026 | REPORTS
DOWNLOAD REPORT MEP Interest Group on Life-course Immunisation Meeting Is Preventive Medicine a Human Right? On 9 September, the MEP Interest Group on Life Course Immunisation held a virtual meeting to discuss whether preventive medicine, particularly vaccination,...
by Viktorija Sbrodova | Dec 4, 2025 | REPORTS
DOWNLOAD REPORT Each winter, Europe faces a predictable but preventable surge of respiratory viruses, including influenza, COVID-19, RSV, pneumococcal disease, and hMPV. Older adults and those with chronic health conditions remain the most at risk, with seasonal waves...
by Viktorija Sbrodova | Oct 18, 2025 | REPORTS
DOWNLOAD REPORT Vaccination across the life course is a fundamental pillar for resilient health systems and healthy aging. Despite this, adult vaccination remains one of the most underutilised public health tools across Europe. While all EU Member States run National...
by Viktorija Sbrodova | Mar 10, 2025 | REPORTS
DOWNLOAD REPORT The MEP Interest Group on Life Course Immunisation (LCI) officially launched on 30 January 2025 at the European Parliament. Established to champion lifelong immunisation policies across Europe, the group aims to position vaccination as a fundamental...
by Viktorija Sbrodova | Dec 6, 2024 | REPORTS
DOWNLOAD REPORT This report sheds light on the growing risks of diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika spreading in Europe, driven by climate change and increasing travel. Warmer temperatures are creating the perfect conditions for mosquitoes to thrive, turning...
