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ESWI (European Scientific Working Group on Influenza) | Sep 17, 2023 - Sep 20, 2023

Vaccines

From providing protection against disease at every stage of life to protecting humanity against emerging epidemics, vaccines help create and maintain healthy communities that keep life moving forward.

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  • Influenza

    Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses which circulate in all parts of the world. There are 4 types of influenza viruses, types A, B, C and D. Influenza A and B viruses circulate and cause seasonal epidemics of disease. Influenza does more damage than most people realize. It can lead to severe complications, increasing the risk of heart attack and pneumonia. Vaccines are the best public health tool available to prevent it.

  • COVID-19

    Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In 2019, a new coronavirus was identified as the cause of a disease outbreak that originated in China. The virus is known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The disease it causes is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus

    Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common, contagious seasonal pathogen that will infect nearly all babies by their second birthday. RSV is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infections, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia, and a leading cause of hospitalizations in infants.