Widespread salmonella outbreak linked to sprouted seeds
Public health and food safety authorities across Europe are investigating prolonged and widespread outbreaks of Salmonella infection linked to the consumption of sprouted alfalfa seeds.
Resistance to common antimicrobials still high in key pathogens
Resistance to commonly used antimicrobials remains persistently high in both humans and animals for key pathogens including Salmonella and Campylobacter, according to a joint ECDC/EFSA report.
Reported cases of syphilis and gonorrhoea continued to rise in 2023, extending 2022's alarming trend. Immediate action is crucial to prevent further transmission and protect public health.
This protocol presents an updated common methodology for estimating COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness (VE) using established health data registries in participating European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) Member States.
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