Vaccine hesitancy: Deconstructing the challenge and finding solutions
Vaccine hesitancy exists across the globe and is seen not just in the public sphere, but also among health care professionals reducing uptake and ultimately costing lives. Vaccine hesitancy is driven by several factors: poor confidence in vaccines, experts, health authorities and industry; the inconvenience of vaccination services and difficulties of access; and lack of knowledge or even complacency around infectious diseases.
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Winter Respiratory Viruses in Europe
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 placing...
Life Course Immunisation in Europe – National Empowerment Under EU-Set Goals
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 Immunisation...
Launch of the MEP Interest Group on Life Course Immunisation
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 component of...
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