Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Europe and particularly affects young people. Chlamydia is the most frequently reported sexually transmitted infection in Europe, and the number of cases is steadily increasing.

Vaccines are powerful tools for protecting our health. Immunisations have lead to the control and elimination of diseases in Europe that in the past caused death and disability for millions of people.

Many children still suffer from TB in the EU/EEA. Almost 40 000 cases were notified in the past decade, more than 3 300 in 2009 alone.

Europe is now approaching the first winter season after the 2009 pandemic influenza. What can we expect? Has anything changed with seasonal influenza? What can people do to protect themselves and others?

Surveillance is essential to understanding the epidemiology of infectious diseases.

Ticks can carry disease. Ticks are abundant in woodlands all across Europe from early spring to late autumn. They live by sucking blood from animals and occasionally bite humans.