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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9963

27 August 2009
Contents Publication in full By article 10 / 17
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/health
EU underlines need to vaccinate priority groups against influenza A: those suffering from chronic conditions, pregnant women and medical staff

Brussels, 26/08/2009 (Agence Europe) - People suffering from chronic illnesses, pregnant women and medical personnel are the three groups that must be vaccinated as a priority against the influenza A virus (H1N1), according to recommendations endorsed on Tuesday 25 August by the European Union Health Security Committee and the Early Warning and Response Authorities (HSC/EWRS). EU experts made the recommendations in the light of scientific evidence and advice from the European Centre for...