Addressing misconceptions on measles vaccination
Since the introduction of vaccination, myths and misconceptions regarding vaccination have been present. Scientific research in psychology has shown that addressing these misconceptions is difficult: mere reading about a myth, even about a myth’s refutation, can strengthen the myth, rather than weaken its influence. Likewise, an explicit and strong negation of a risk can paradoxically increase rather than decrease the perception of risk in readers.
Disease factsheet about rubella
Rubella is a mild febrile rash illness caused by rubella virus. It is transmitted from person to person via droplets (the virus is present in throat secretions). It affects mainly, but not only, children and when pregnant women are infected, it may result in malformation of the foetus. Humans are the only reservoir of infection.
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Ebola: reducing the risk of transmission
What can be done to reduce the risk of Ebola virus transmission in other countries, in case of an Ebola outbreak?
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HIV in Europe: 5 facts you need to know
Did you know that... more than 300 000 people were diagnosed with HIV over the last decade? Watch the ECDC video to find out more about HIV in Europe. HIV: Test, protect, prevent.
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World Hepatitis Day 2016
This infographic explains the different types of hepatitis and explains what has to be done to eliminate viral hepatits as a public health threat in Europe
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How is Zika virus transmitted?
Zika virus is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. But there are other, although rare, modes of transmission. What can be done to prevent infection?
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Key milestones of ECDC
On 20 May 2015, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control celebrated its 10-year anniversary. This infographic shows its key milestones.
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Response plan to control and manage the threat of multidrug-resistant gonorrhoea in Europe
This response plan is designed to prevent the spread of multidrug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae (MDR NG) in the EU/EEA in the context of the possible emergence of untreatable gonorrhoea