Guidance on COVID-19 |
The EU experience in the first phase of COVID-19: implications for measuring preparednessDate of publication: 26 September 2022 This report presents an analysis focusing on three issues (testing and surveillance, healthcare sector coordination, and emergency risk communication) during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Available from the ECDC website |
Pilot protocol for a COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness study using health data registriesDate of publication: 19 September 2022 The aim of this protocol is to monitor the real-time performance of COVID-19 vaccines in the community-dwelling resident population in order to detect any signal in terms of reduced vaccine effectiveness, so that public health vaccine recommendations may be adjusted accordingly. Available from the ECDC website |
Overview of the implementation of COVID-19 vaccination strategies and deployment plans in the EU/EEADate of publication: 8 September 2022 This report provides an updated overview of the progress with national COVID-19 vaccination strategies and deployment in European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries, including updates on overall vaccine uptake and uptake by target group; and vaccination strategies and policies. Available from the ECDC website |
Guidance on monkeypox |
Monkeypox (MPX) Reporting Protocol, Version 3.1Date of publication: 8 September 2022 This reporting protocol is intended for reporting national case-based data for surveillance of monkeypox from all the countries and areas of the WHO European Region, including the 27 countries of the EU and the additional three countries of the EEA, to the European level. Available from the ECDC website |
Surveillance reports |
Annual Epidemiological Report series on communicable diseases in EuropeThe Annual Epidemiological Report series on communicable diseases in Europe provides a comprehensive summary of surveillance data for EU/EEA countries. It is mainly intended for public health professionals and policymakers involved in infectious disease prevention and control. All disease chapters for 2014-2020 are available on the ECDC website Published in September:
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ECDC communicable disease threats reportDate of publication: every Friday The ECDC communicable disease threats report is a weekly bulletin intended for epidemiologists and health professionals in the area of communicable disease prevention and control. Summarising information gathered by ECDC through its epidemic intelligence activities regarding communicable disease threats of concern to the European Union, it also provides updates on the global situation and changes in the epidemiology of communicable diseases with potential to affect Europe, including diseases that are the focus of eradication efforts. Available from the ECDC website |
Scientific peer-reviewed publications |
Publications by ECDC staff in scientific journalsAll scientific peer-reviewed publications produced by ECDC staff on behalf of the Centre for the period January 2005 – December 2021 are available online. Available from the ECDC website |