EU Flu Day 2024

Location: European Parliament and livestreamed online

The first annual EU Flu Day was organised to mark 10 years since the Council Recommendation on Seasonal Influenza Vaccination. Since the adoption of the Council Recommendation on Seasonal Influenza Vaccination in 2009, Europe has not only seen limited progress on flu vaccination, but also gone through a pandemic caused by another respiratory virus, COVID-19 as well as a surge in the public health burden of RSV.

Now, 15 years after its adoption, and as we begin a new institutional mandate in the European Parliament and Commission, it is timely to reflect on how the 2009 Council Recommendation should be updated to reflect this new landscape.

The 2024 edition of EU Flu Day will bring together policymakers, academics, health professionals, and industry leaders, to discuss the importance of data surveillance and digitalisation in achieving 75% vaccination uptake for flu as well as for RSV and COVID-19.

By collecting and publishing harmonised data on flu, COVID-19, and RSV in a timely manner, the EU can better understand and address barriers to vaccination. Digital tools such as electronic vaccination registries are also an essential resources for improving vaccine confidence and supporting data-driven public health actions.

The event promises to be an engaging and informative gathering, driving forward the mission to protect public health across Europe. Save your place by registering for the event either in person or online!

Make your voice heard on social media with the hashtag . And, if you like, join the growing ranks of national leaders, MEPs, patient advocates and others raising awareness by sharing a photo of yourself with a message or getting your seasonal jabs!

The Steering Group on Influenza Vaccination’s activities are supported by Vaccines Europe.

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