How do live attenuated Covid vaccines work?
How do live attenuated Covid vaccines work?
Whole virus Live attenuated vaccines use a weakened form of the virus that can still replicate without causing illness. Inactivated vaccines use viruses whose genetic material has been destroyed so they cannot replicate, but can still trigger an immune response.
How does the COVID-19 vaccine work?
COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies develop immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without us having to get the illness.
What are the core functions of ECDC?
The core functions cover a wide spectrum of activities: surveillance, epidemic intelligence, response, scientific advice, microbiology, preparedness, public health training, international relations, health communication, and the scientific journal Eurosurveillance. ECDC disease programmes cover:
What is the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)?
Scope of this document Suggested citation: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Guidance for wearing and removing personal protective equipment in healthcare settings for the care of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Stockholm: ECDC; 2020 © European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Stockholm, 2020
What is the ECDC-JRC database?
The ECDC-JRC database is an archive of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), or measures, introduced by 30 countries in the European Union and European Economic Area in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The RMD is reviewed and updated every two weeks.
What are the ECDC disease programmes in 2021?
ECDC disease programmes cover: Antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections Vaccine-preventable diseases. In 2021, ECDC continues to contribute to health security, giving particular attention to the following areas:
