Conclusions on vaccination as one of the most effective tools for preventing disease and improving public health

Summary:

Set of conclusions adopted by the Council of the European Union on 9 December 2022, focusing on the effectiveness of vaccines in the prevention of diseases and protection of public health.

Further information:

The text highlights that Member States of the European Union (EU) could benefit from an even more coordinated EU approach on vaccination to prevent and limit the spread of epidemics and vaccine-preventable diseases. The conclusions focus on two areas of action: combatting vaccine hesitancy and preparing for upcoming challenges through EU cooperation.

These conclusions were adopted at a meeting of the Council of the European Union on 9 December 2022 and published in the Official Journal on 20 December 2022.

Official

Council of the European Union: Press Release, 09/12/2022: Vaccination: Council calls for combatting vaccine hesitancy and closer EU cooperation https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/12/09/vaccination-council-calls-for-combatting-vaccine-hesitancy-and-closer-eu-cooperation/

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