RAPID RISK ASSESSMENT – Risk assessment for seasonal influenza, EUEEA, 2017–2018 (2017) European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Description

An early-season rapid risk assessment for seasonal influenza in EU/EEA countries during the 2017–2018 season. The assessment describes the epidemiological pattern, noting the early circulation of A(H3N2) and B/Yamagata viruses, and anticipates low vaccine effectiveness against these dominant strains. It aims to inform national public health authorities regarding vaccination programs, antiviral policies, and healthcare resource allocation.