The Coalition for Life Course Immunisation releases a podcast episode exploring the vital role of healthcare workers in enhancing vaccine acceptance across Europe. Hosted by Gary Finnegan, editor of Vaccines Today, with guest Dr. Angelos Kassianos.

The development of a universal influenza virus vaccine, to protect against both seasonal and pandemic influenza A viruses, is a long-standing public health goal.

With promising developments in the field of respiratory viral infections, the conference sessions covered hot topics on seasonal, pandemic, and zoonotic influenza viruses, as well as other respiratory viruses such as RSV and SARS-CoV-2.

Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide, making them more vulnerable to infections, including seasonal influenza. It is therefore particularly important for those suffering from diabetes to be vaccinated against influenza each year.

International regulators have published a report presenting the outcomes of a workshop on COVID-19 vaccine strain updates that was organised by the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities and the World Health Organization.

tudy using data from more than 20 million participants has shown that COVID-19 vaccines consistently prevent long COVID symptoms in adults

While influenza and the common cold are both contagious viral respiratory tract illnesses, influenza can be a serious disease that could lead to severe complications and unfavorable outcomes due to broader consequences.

The discussions highlighted the crucial role of prevention, treatment and access to immunisation programmes to raise awareness and decrease the cases of RSV hospitalisations and deaths of young children and older adults.

Conclusions by Peter Openshaw, Co-Chair of the the ESWI Respiratory Virus Summit 2024

How to ensure/prepare for access to immunisation programmes

By Ab Osterhaus, Host of the ESWI Respiratory Virus Summit 2024