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Methods Inf Med 1998; 37(03): 266-270
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1634531
Original Article
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European Influenza Surveillance Scheme on the Internet

R. Snacken
1   Scientific Institute of Public Health – Louis Pasteur, Department of Epidemiology, Brussels, Belgium
,
J. C. Manuguerra
2   Institut Pasteur, National Influenza Centre for Northern France, Paris, France
,
P. Taylor
3   Quad Logic, Paris, France
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14 February 2018 (online)

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Abstract

In 1995, The European Influenza Surveillance Scheme was created with the participation of eight networks from seven countries. The main objectives were to continue the previous CARE Telematics Network and to adapt the project to the Internet environment as well as to improve substantially the quality of the surveillance according to new epidemiological requirements. Clinical and virological data from the general population and hospitals are collected in an interactive real-time database which can then be used for data entry, queries and consultations. Research programmes have been undertaken in various fields such as standardisation of clinical data and comparability between countries. Validation and security processes guarantee the quality assurance as well as regular assessment by the steering committee. Two additional countries will participate during the next influenza season (1997-98). This will represent an early warning system in a region of approximately 264 million inhabitants.

Keywords

Influenza - Surveillance - Internet - Europe - RSV
 

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