Annual epidemiological report on communicable diseases in Europe 2009

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Publication Date October 2009
ISBN 978-92-9193-196-5
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The third annual report on the epidemiology of 47 communicable diseases and two health issues across the European Union and European Economic Area was published in October 2009. It presents a comprehensive overview of the data from 2007 in standard tables and graphs, together with an analysis of the health threats monitored by ECDC during 2008. The special focus of this year’s report is on vaccine-preventable diseases, acknowledging the positive impact that vaccination has had on European public health, while highlighting the importance of maintaining vaccination coverage.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications/Publications/0910_SUR_Annual_Epidemiological_Report_on_Communicable_Diseases_in_Europe.pdf
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ECDC: Press Release, 12.10.09: Progress in the fight against communicable diseases in Europe http://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/press/Press%20Releases/0910_PR_CB_Meeting_and_AER.pdf

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