European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
@ecdc.europa.eu
We’re the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. We aim to strengthen EU’s defences vs infectious diseases. Here to promote public health.
🧭 The EU Initiative on Health Security has concluded.
📄 Our scrollytelling page brings together key milestones, partnerships & lessons learned, remaining available as a reference.
Check what we have achieved TOGETHER bit.ly/EUIHSMilesto...
#EUInitiativeOnHealthSecurity #MediPIET #HealthSecurity
📄 Our scrollytelling page brings together key milestones, partnerships & lessons learned, remaining available as a reference.
Check what we have achieved TOGETHER bit.ly/EUIHSMilesto...
#EUInitiativeOnHealthSecurity #MediPIET #HealthSecurity
January 23, 2026 at 5:24 PM
🧭 The EU Initiative on Health Security has concluded.
📄 Our scrollytelling page brings together key milestones, partnerships & lessons learned, remaining available as a reference.
Check what we have achieved TOGETHER bit.ly/EUIHSMilesto...
#EUInitiativeOnHealthSecurity #MediPIET #HealthSecurity
📄 Our scrollytelling page brings together key milestones, partnerships & lessons learned, remaining available as a reference.
Check what we have achieved TOGETHER bit.ly/EUIHSMilesto...
#EUInitiativeOnHealthSecurity #MediPIET #HealthSecurity
🚨 Remember! 🚨
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
January 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM
🚨 Remember! 🚨
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
Weekly respiratory viruses update:
- #influenza circulation HIGH, but has peaked
- #RSV circulation ELEVATED and increasing and increasing
- #SARSCoV2 circulation remains at LOW levels.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #RespiratoryViruses #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
- #influenza circulation HIGH, but has peaked
- #RSV circulation ELEVATED and increasing and increasing
- #SARSCoV2 circulation remains at LOW levels.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #RespiratoryViruses #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
January 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Weekly respiratory viruses update:
- #influenza circulation HIGH, but has peaked
- #RSV circulation ELEVATED and increasing and increasing
- #SARSCoV2 circulation remains at LOW levels.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #RespiratoryViruses #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
- #influenza circulation HIGH, but has peaked
- #RSV circulation ELEVATED and increasing and increasing
- #SARSCoV2 circulation remains at LOW levels.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #RespiratoryViruses #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
We will also host the @ecdc.europa.eu - WHO Regional Office for Europe Annual Coordination Meeting to plan collaborative activities on a range of topics including antimicrobial resistance, vaccine-preventable diseases and respiratory infections.
#WHO #AMR #Vaccines #RespiratoryDiseases
#WHO #AMR #Vaccines #RespiratoryDiseases
January 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM
We will also host the @ecdc.europa.eu - WHO Regional Office for Europe Annual Coordination Meeting to plan collaborative activities on a range of topics including antimicrobial resistance, vaccine-preventable diseases and respiratory infections.
#WHO #AMR #Vaccines #RespiratoryDiseases
#WHO #AMR #Vaccines #RespiratoryDiseases
Next week, #ECDC Director Pamela Rendi-Wagner will welcome the WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, for the signature of a renewed collaboration agreement.
This agreement reinforces our long-standing collaboration to improve global health security preparedness and response.
#PublicHealth
This agreement reinforces our long-standing collaboration to improve global health security preparedness and response.
#PublicHealth
January 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Next week, #ECDC Director Pamela Rendi-Wagner will welcome the WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, for the signature of a renewed collaboration agreement.
This agreement reinforces our long-standing collaboration to improve global health security preparedness and response.
#PublicHealth
This agreement reinforces our long-standing collaboration to improve global health security preparedness and response.
#PublicHealth
📉 Did you know that a Salmonella-Strathcona outbreak has resulted in over 400 confirmed cases across Europe?
Join us as we explore how public health authorities track and manage foodborne outbreaks & what you can do to protect yourself at home! 🏡
#IDsky #EpiSky #FoodSafety #ECDC #EFSA #Salmonella
Join us as we explore how public health authorities track and manage foodborne outbreaks & what you can do to protect yourself at home! 🏡
#IDsky #EpiSky #FoodSafety #ECDC #EFSA #Salmonella
January 20, 2026 at 3:40 PM
📉 Did you know that a Salmonella-Strathcona outbreak has resulted in over 400 confirmed cases across Europe?
Join us as we explore how public health authorities track and manage foodborne outbreaks & what you can do to protect yourself at home! 🏡
#IDsky #EpiSky #FoodSafety #ECDC #EFSA #Salmonella
Join us as we explore how public health authorities track and manage foodborne outbreaks & what you can do to protect yourself at home! 🏡
#IDsky #EpiSky #FoodSafety #ECDC #EFSA #Salmonella
Based on the current evidence, 𝗘𝗖𝗗𝗖 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝘅𝘆-𝗣𝗘𝗣 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.
Any use should be considered case by case by clinicians, and aligned with national guidance.
Where used, it needs to be part of a broader sexual health approach.
Read more: bit.ly/45fcsna
Any use should be considered case by case by clinicians, and aligned with national guidance.
Where used, it needs to be part of a broader sexual health approach.
Read more: bit.ly/45fcsna
January 20, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Based on the current evidence, 𝗘𝗖𝗗𝗖 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝘅𝘆-𝗣𝗘𝗣 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.
Any use should be considered case by case by clinicians, and aligned with national guidance.
Where used, it needs to be part of a broader sexual health approach.
Read more: bit.ly/45fcsna
Any use should be considered case by case by clinicians, and aligned with national guidance.
Where used, it needs to be part of a broader sexual health approach.
Read more: bit.ly/45fcsna
🚨 Remember! 🚨
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
January 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM
🚨 Remember! 🚨
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
Weekly respiratory viruses update:
- #influenza activity is high but has peaked
- #RSV circulation is elevated and increasing,
- #SARSCoV2 circulation remains at low levels.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #RespiratoryViruses #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
- #influenza activity is high but has peaked
- #RSV circulation is elevated and increasing,
- #SARSCoV2 circulation remains at low levels.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #RespiratoryViruses #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
January 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Weekly respiratory viruses update:
- #influenza activity is high but has peaked
- #RSV circulation is elevated and increasing,
- #SARSCoV2 circulation remains at low levels.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #RespiratoryViruses #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
- #influenza activity is high but has peaked
- #RSV circulation is elevated and increasing,
- #SARSCoV2 circulation remains at low levels.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #RespiratoryViruses #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
These labs will support national public health laboratories across the EU and:
✅ improve testing and data quality,
✅ ensure reliable and comparable results across countries,
✅ boost preparedness for cross-border health threats.
#HealthSecurity #FoodSafety #WaterSafety #IDsky #EpiSky #Microbiology
✅ improve testing and data quality,
✅ ensure reliable and comparable results across countries,
✅ boost preparedness for cross-border health threats.
#HealthSecurity #FoodSafety #WaterSafety #IDsky #EpiSky #Microbiology
January 15, 2026 at 9:24 AM
These labs will support national public health laboratories across the EU and:
✅ improve testing and data quality,
✅ ensure reliable and comparable results across countries,
✅ boost preparedness for cross-border health threats.
#HealthSecurity #FoodSafety #WaterSafety #IDsky #EpiSky #Microbiology
✅ improve testing and data quality,
✅ ensure reliable and comparable results across countries,
✅ boost preparedness for cross-border health threats.
#HealthSecurity #FoodSafety #WaterSafety #IDsky #EpiSky #Microbiology
As January is the #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth – there is no better moment to talk about prevention, protection & informed choices.
Check your national vaccination programme, talk to your GP and read more on the #EVIP portal in YOUR language:
vaccination-info.europa.eu/en/disease-f...
Check your national vaccination programme, talk to your GP and read more on the #EVIP portal in YOUR language:
vaccination-info.europa.eu/en/disease-f...
January 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
As January is the #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth – there is no better moment to talk about prevention, protection & informed choices.
Check your national vaccination programme, talk to your GP and read more on the #EVIP portal in YOUR language:
vaccination-info.europa.eu/en/disease-f...
Check your national vaccination programme, talk to your GP and read more on the #EVIP portal in YOUR language:
vaccination-info.europa.eu/en/disease-f...
#CervicalCancer does not come out of nowhere.
Almost all cases are linked to infection with human papillomavirus - #HPV – a very common virus that most people will be exposed to at some point in their lives.
But there are some good news too! We have a great tool to protect ourselves - a vaccine!
Almost all cases are linked to infection with human papillomavirus - #HPV – a very common virus that most people will be exposed to at some point in their lives.
But there are some good news too! We have a great tool to protect ourselves - a vaccine!
January 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
#CervicalCancer does not come out of nowhere.
Almost all cases are linked to infection with human papillomavirus - #HPV – a very common virus that most people will be exposed to at some point in their lives.
But there are some good news too! We have a great tool to protect ourselves - a vaccine!
Almost all cases are linked to infection with human papillomavirus - #HPV – a very common virus that most people will be exposed to at some point in their lives.
But there are some good news too! We have a great tool to protect ourselves - a vaccine!
Weekly respiratory viruses update (9 January):
Respiratory viruses are on the rise across the EU/EEA: circulation of influenza viruses and RSV is increasing in several countries, while SARS-CoV-2 circulation continues to decrease.
More info: erviss.org
Respiratory viruses are on the rise across the EU/EEA: circulation of influenza viruses and RSV is increasing in several countries, while SARS-CoV-2 circulation continues to decrease.
More info: erviss.org
January 12, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Weekly respiratory viruses update (9 January):
Respiratory viruses are on the rise across the EU/EEA: circulation of influenza viruses and RSV is increasing in several countries, while SARS-CoV-2 circulation continues to decrease.
More info: erviss.org
Respiratory viruses are on the rise across the EU/EEA: circulation of influenza viruses and RSV is increasing in several countries, while SARS-CoV-2 circulation continues to decrease.
More info: erviss.org
The ECDC Lighthouse is a community of practice of people working or interested in social and behavioural sciences.
Not a member yet? Sign up here: lighthouse.ecdc.europa.eu
Not a member yet? Sign up here: lighthouse.ecdc.europa.eu
January 8, 2026 at 9:17 AM
The ECDC Lighthouse is a community of practice of people working or interested in social and behavioural sciences.
Not a member yet? Sign up here: lighthouse.ecdc.europa.eu
Not a member yet? Sign up here: lighthouse.ecdc.europa.eu
How are farmers’ thoughts and feelings related to preventing an avian influenza pandemic? How do they influence preventive behaviours?
Join the ECDC Lighthouse webinar on 3 February, at 13.00-14.00 CET to learn more.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/91bbbe...
#EpiSky #IDSky
Join the ECDC Lighthouse webinar on 3 February, at 13.00-14.00 CET to learn more.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/91bbbe...
#EpiSky #IDSky
January 8, 2026 at 9:17 AM
How are farmers’ thoughts and feelings related to preventing an avian influenza pandemic? How do they influence preventive behaviours?
Join the ECDC Lighthouse webinar on 3 February, at 13.00-14.00 CET to learn more.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/91bbbe...
#EpiSky #IDSky
Join the ECDC Lighthouse webinar on 3 February, at 13.00-14.00 CET to learn more.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/91bbbe...
#EpiSky #IDSky
From all of us at European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) - sending warm wishes to our partners, colleagues and followers across Europe and beyond.
May your holidays be safe, restful and your year ahead a healthy one ❤️ 🎅
#ECDC #PublicHealth #SafeHolidays
May your holidays be safe, restful and your year ahead a healthy one ❤️ 🎅
#ECDC #PublicHealth #SafeHolidays
December 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
From all of us at European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) - sending warm wishes to our partners, colleagues and followers across Europe and beyond.
May your holidays be safe, restful and your year ahead a healthy one ❤️ 🎅
#ECDC #PublicHealth #SafeHolidays
May your holidays be safe, restful and your year ahead a healthy one ❤️ 🎅
#ECDC #PublicHealth #SafeHolidays
Weekly respiratory viruses update:
- #RespiratoryViruses are on the rise across EU/EEA
- #influenza activity is increasing rapidly and circulating widely
- increases in #RSV have levelled off
- #SARS-CoV-2 circulation continues to decrease.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
- #RespiratoryViruses are on the rise across EU/EEA
- #influenza activity is increasing rapidly and circulating widely
- increases in #RSV have levelled off
- #SARS-CoV-2 circulation continues to decrease.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
December 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Weekly respiratory viruses update:
- #RespiratoryViruses are on the rise across EU/EEA
- #influenza activity is increasing rapidly and circulating widely
- increases in #RSV have levelled off
- #SARS-CoV-2 circulation continues to decrease.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
- #RespiratoryViruses are on the rise across EU/EEA
- #influenza activity is increasing rapidly and circulating widely
- increases in #RSV have levelled off
- #SARS-CoV-2 circulation continues to decrease.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
As STIs continue to surge across the EU/EEA, ECDC reports that significant barriers to preventative measures and testing, and a lack of data are hindering efforts to curb STIs.
Learn more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
#EpiSky #IDSky
Learn more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
#EpiSky #IDSky
December 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
As STIs continue to surge across the EU/EEA, ECDC reports that significant barriers to preventative measures and testing, and a lack of data are hindering efforts to curb STIs.
Learn more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
#EpiSky #IDSky
Learn more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
#EpiSky #IDSky
The study was conducted through our Respiratory Diseases Scenario Modelling Hub, RespiCompass.
RespiCompass worked with several international modelling teams to conduct this analysis, combining their models to simulate different scenarios.
Access RespiCompass: respicompass.ecdc.europa.eu
RespiCompass worked with several international modelling teams to conduct this analysis, combining their models to simulate different scenarios.
Access RespiCompass: respicompass.ecdc.europa.eu
December 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The study was conducted through our Respiratory Diseases Scenario Modelling Hub, RespiCompass.
RespiCompass worked with several international modelling teams to conduct this analysis, combining their models to simulate different scenarios.
Access RespiCompass: respicompass.ecdc.europa.eu
RespiCompass worked with several international modelling teams to conduct this analysis, combining their models to simulate different scenarios.
Access RespiCompass: respicompass.ecdc.europa.eu
🚨 Remember! 🚨
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
December 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
🚨 Remember! 🚨
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
Preventive measures, such as:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings
can help reduce transmission & protect those at high risk.
More on erviss.org & ecdc.europa.eu
Weekly respiratory viruses update:
- #influenza activity is increasing rapidly and circulating widely,
- #RSV is slowly increasing,
- #SARSCoV2 circulation continues to decrease.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #RespiratoryViruses #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
- #influenza activity is increasing rapidly and circulating widely,
- #RSV is slowly increasing,
- #SARSCoV2 circulation continues to decrease.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #RespiratoryViruses #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
December 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Weekly respiratory viruses update:
- #influenza activity is increasing rapidly and circulating widely,
- #RSV is slowly increasing,
- #SARSCoV2 circulation continues to decrease.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #RespiratoryViruses #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
- #influenza activity is increasing rapidly and circulating widely,
- #RSV is slowly increasing,
- #SARSCoV2 circulation continues to decrease.
More info: erviss.org
#ERVISS #RespiratoryViruses #IDsky #EpiSky #COVID19
#JustPublished: ECDC is announcing it will take a leading role in the consolidation and integration at the EU/EEA level of wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) as a complementary infectious disease surveillance tool.
Learn more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
#IDSky #EpiSky
Learn more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
#IDSky #EpiSky
December 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#JustPublished: ECDC is announcing it will take a leading role in the consolidation and integration at the EU/EEA level of wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) as a complementary infectious disease surveillance tool.
Learn more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
#IDSky #EpiSky
Learn more: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
#IDSky #EpiSky
They also bust persistent myths - including “if food smells fine, it’s safe” and “freezing kills bacteria”. (Both myths firmly put to rest.)
The episode is a clear, practical intro to the report - and yes, it finally settles the long-running “wash the chicken?” debate.
#Epidemiology #FoodSafety
The episode is a clear, practical intro to the report - and yes, it finally settles the long-running “wash the chicken?” debate.
#Epidemiology #FoodSafety
December 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
They also bust persistent myths - including “if food smells fine, it’s safe” and “freezing kills bacteria”. (Both myths firmly put to rest.)
The episode is a clear, practical intro to the report - and yes, it finally settles the long-running “wash the chicken?” debate.
#Epidemiology #FoodSafety
The episode is a clear, practical intro to the report - and yes, it finally settles the long-running “wash the chicken?” debate.
#Epidemiology #FoodSafety
Europe’s #foodborne disease picture is changing.
The new joint #ECDC - #EFSA EU One Health Zoonoses Report gives fresh insight into what’s driving infections across the continent.
Our latest #ECDConAir episode walks through the key findings.
Listen: bit.ly/ECDConAir69
#IDsky #EpiSky #FoodSafety
The new joint #ECDC - #EFSA EU One Health Zoonoses Report gives fresh insight into what’s driving infections across the continent.
Our latest #ECDConAir episode walks through the key findings.
Listen: bit.ly/ECDConAir69
#IDsky #EpiSky #FoodSafety
December 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Europe’s #foodborne disease picture is changing.
The new joint #ECDC - #EFSA EU One Health Zoonoses Report gives fresh insight into what’s driving infections across the continent.
Our latest #ECDConAir episode walks through the key findings.
Listen: bit.ly/ECDConAir69
#IDsky #EpiSky #FoodSafety
The new joint #ECDC - #EFSA EU One Health Zoonoses Report gives fresh insight into what’s driving infections across the continent.
Our latest #ECDConAir episode walks through the key findings.
Listen: bit.ly/ECDConAir69
#IDsky #EpiSky #FoodSafety