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In March 2019, a group of global health leaders with expertise in influenza, vaccinology and pandemic preparedness was convened for a meeting titled “Shaping Meeting to explore the value of [...]

“Seasonal influenza virus is a common cause of acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) in young children. In 2008, we estimated that 20 million influenza-virus-associated ALRI and 1 [...]

“National seasonal influenza programs have been recommended as a foundation for pandemic preparedness. During the 2009 pandemic, WHO aimed to increase Member States’ equitable access to [...]

Background: Since 2012, WHO has recommended influenza vaccination for health care workers (HCWs), which has different costs than routine infant immunization; however, few cost estimates exist [...]

“Until recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated the annual mortality burden of influenza to be 250 000 to 500 000 all-cause deaths globally; however, a 2017 study indicated a [...]

The aim of this document is to encourage and support effective communication of data related to vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccines and immunization.

Technical consultation on product research & innovation for influenza prevention, control & treatment

On September 17-19, 2019 The Task Force for Global Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) convened the 3rd Annual CDC and Partnership for Influenza Vaccine Introduction [...]

“Health workers represent an important target group for seasonal influenza vaccination because of their increased risk of infection as well as the risk of transmitting infection to [...]

This report updates the 2018–19 recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the use of seasonal influenza vaccines in the United States (MMWR Recomm Rep [...]