Flu News Europe
Flu News Europe was a joint ECDC–WHO Europe weekly influenza update. It reported on influenza activity in Europe throughout the flu season. The Flu News Europe website is no longer online and influenza activity in Europe is now reported through the European Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary (ERVISS).
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Seasonal influenza
Seasonal influenza is a preventable infectious disease with mostly respiratory symptoms. It is caused by influenza virus and is easily transmitted, predominantly via the droplet and contact routes and by indirect spread from respiratory secretions on hands etc.
Objectives for integrated surveillance of respiratory viruses at EU level
There are general objectives for integrated surveillance of respiratory viruses in the European Union. These objectives apply to surveillance of influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory virus infections.