In 2004, 414,163 cases of tuberculosis were reported in Europe (51 countries), 70% of which were from Eastern European countries (former Soviet Union). The significant burden of...

Invasive meningococcal infections (IMIs) are notifiable diseases. This article presents the results of a descriptive analysis of data collected for the year 2002. The incidence rate of...

This article describes the assessment methods and key findings regarding vaccination coverage in France in 2001. The various surveys target several age groups: 2 years old (24-month...

These recommendations were developed by the Committee on Travel-Related and Imported Diseases. This document essentially reflects the recommendations from 2002. A few changes have been...

This article summarizes the report titled "Epidemiological Impact of a Change in BCG Vaccination Policy in France," published in July 2001 by the French Institute for Public Health...

In France, tuberculosis is a notifiable disease. This article presents the cases reported in 2001 in metropolitan France and the French overseas departments, with a comparison of...

Invasive meningococcal infections (IMIs) are notifiable diseases. This article presents the results of a descriptive analysis of data collected for the year 2001. The incidence rate of...

Flu vaccination is recommended for vulnerable individuals and, since 1999 in France, for healthcare workers to protect patients, as staff can play a significant role in the spread of the...

Reporting meningococcal infections allows for the early implementation of preventive measures among contacts of confirmed cases. It also aims to determine the frequency, trends, and key...

Tuberculosis is a preventable infectious disease whose impact on public health is growing worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that if the disease is not brought under...